Maple-Glazed Pork Chops with Apples: Easy Skillet Recipe

Skillet Pork Chop with Maple Apples

Prep and Cook Time 26 minutes

YIELD Makes 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

1 package (12 ounces) uncooked egg noodles 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 4 well-trimmed center-cut pork chops, cut 1/2 inch thick 2 tablespoons margarine or butter, divided 1 red apple 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

PREPARATION:

1. Prepare noodles according to package directions; drain.
2. While noodles are cooking, combine oregano, thyme, salt, nutmeg and pepper in small bowl; sprinkle over pork chops.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon margarine in large skillet until hot. Add pork chops and cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes per side or until pork is barely pink in center. Remove from skillet and cover to keep warm.
4. Cut apple in half; core and cut into slices. Add remaining 1 tablespoon margarine and apple to skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in syrup, lemon juice, ginger and additional salt and pepper to taste. Cook about 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
5. Serve pork chops and apple mixture over noodles.

Tip For a special touch, garnish with fresh oregano leaves. This recipe appears in: Pork NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Sodium 403 mg Protein 28 g Fiber 1 g Carbohydrate 80 g Cholesterol 134 mg Total Fat 18 g Calories 597 DIETARY EXCHANGE: Fat 2-1/2 Meat 2-1/2 Fruit 1 Starch 4