PORK CHOP BARLEY CASSEROLE

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For rsc 10, this is a lovely main dish incorporating contest ingredients, and is perfect for autumn. I used Granny Smith apples for their tartness, but you can use Gala, Jonathan, or any other cooking apples.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Pork

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 boneless pork chops
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 teaspoon fresh sage
salt and pepper
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 granny smith apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
1 granny smith apple, peeled, cored, sliced
1 cup barley
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375f.
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in skillet.
  • Season pork with salt, pepper, sage and thyme, brown on both sides 4 mins per side, remove.
  • Add extra olive oil if needed.
  • Sauté onion, garlic, peppers until softened.
  • Add barley and coat, stir in stock and bring to a boil.
  • Lower heat and simmer, covered for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in chopped apple.
  • Put barley mixture into a casserole pan.
  • Top with pork chops and bake, covered for 40 minutes.
  • Mix butter, maple syrup, cinnamon and brown sugar in a small dish.
  • Uncover casserole, add pork and apple slices, and brush with maple sugar mixture.
  • Cook an additional 10-15 minutes.
  • Let it stand a few minutes, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 680.1, Fat 25.1, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 143.7, Sodium 364.4, Carbohydrate 63.5, Fiber 11.6, Sugar 20.7, Protein 50.4

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