PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES AND SAGE

Pork Chops with Apples and Sage image

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 8h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 cups apple juice
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup kosher (coarse) salt
4 boneless center-cut pork chops, 1/2 inch thick (4 oz each)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 Granny Smith apples (about 1 1/4 lb), peeled, sliced
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves

Steps:

In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix 2 cups of the apple juice, 1/2 cup brown sugar and the salt. Add pork chops; seal bag. Refrigerate 8 hours, turning bag occasionally.
Drain pork chops, discarding marinade. Pat pork dry; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add pork chops; cook 3 minutes on each side. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 1 to 2 minutes longer on each side or until pork is no longer pink in center. Remove pork chops from skillet; cover to keep warm.
Add apples to skillet; cook 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly browned. Add 1 tablespoon brown sugar, the sage and remaining 1/2 cup apple juice and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Increase heat to medium-high; cook 3 minutes or until apples are soft. Spoon apples over pork chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 620 mg