HealthNotes

Cinnamon Apple Chops

• From: National Pork Board

Ingredients

• 4 boneless pork chops, 3/4-inch

• vegetable oil

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1/2 cup chicken broth

• 1 Tbs lemon juice

• 1 1/2 cups applesauce

• 2 Tbs cinnamon red hot candies

Give your applesauce a red hot twist to update this standard family favorite.

Directions

• In small saucepan, stir together 1 1/2 cups applesauce and 2 tablespoon candies. Heat over medium heat, stirring often, until candies are melted; stir well to thoroughly combine. Keep warm, set aside.
• Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Brush chops lightly with oil and brown chops on both sides, turning once, about 3-4 minutes. Sprinkle chops with pepper, add broth and lemon juice. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer gently for 5 minutes or until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 160° F. To serve, top with applesauce and cinnamon candies.