APPLE-TOPPED CHOPS

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My family loves these pork chops. The apple slices and juice keep the meat moist and tender, while the raisins, brown sugar and other spices give it a wonderful flavor. I make this for guests and they never fail to ask for the recipe - it's a palate-pleaser every time!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 pork chops (3/4 to 1 inch thick)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced into rings
1/2 cup raisins, divided
3 medium apples, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 cup apple juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil over medium heat. Place in an ungreased 3-qt. baking dish. Place onion rings over the chops. Sprinkle with two-thirds of the raisins. Arrange the apple slices on top and sprinkle with remaining raisins. Combine the apple juice, brown sugar, salt, basil, nutmeg and cloves; pour over all. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour. Uncover and bake 30 minutes longer or until meat is tender.

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