Apple Pork Chops2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup chopped onion 4 (1/2-inch thick) pork chops 1/2 teaspoon salt ground black pepper to taste 2 apples - peeled, cored and sliced 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 3/4 cup hot water, apple cider, or apple juice Heat oil in large skillet. Saute onion in oil for 1 minute, or until tender. Remove onion and set aside. Brown pork chops on both sides in oil. Place chops in an 8x12 inch baking dish and sprinkle them with salt and pepper. Cover the chops with the apples and cooked onion. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, mustard, cloves and water. Pour over chops. To Freeze: Freeze in a freezer safe, oven ready dish. To Reheat: Heat oven to 375 degrees. From defrosted, cook for 30-45 minutes or until pork chops are cooked through. From Frozen, bake at 375 degrees for 1.5 to 2.25 hours, or until pork chops are cooked through. |