Apple Pork Chops

Ingredients:

6 Pork chops
Pork chop fat or oil
2 tsp. Butter
salt and pepper to taste
3 Apples-unpeeled with cores
1 tsp. Sugar
Cinnamon

Directions:

Cook the chops using melted fat trimmed from the meat and 1 tsp. butter. Season to taste and set on hot platter. Keep warm.
Slice the apples 1/2" thick and add to the pan with 1 tsp. butter, the sugar and a few pinches of cinnamon or cloves.
Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, turning once or twice until some of apples are browned.
Arrange them around the chops and serve.

(Note those concerned about their fat intake may chose to use corn oil or some other vegetable oil rather than the pork fat).

Recipe serves: 4-6

To quote Mme. Benoit, "The apples keep the chops moist and tender. I sometimes use 6 to 7 apples, then I use 1 Tablespoon sugar. Serve very hot."

Recipe source: The Canadiana Cookbook by Mme. Jehane Benoit

Canadian Recipes

Cooking Tips:

Pumpkin substitute: At the last minute, you find that you thought you had pumpkin for a recipe, then you find out you don't. You might just have some sweet potatoes! Sweet potatoes are a good substitute for pumpkin, and pumpkin is a good substitute for sweet potatoes (in certain recipes).

Pie Crust: If you are having trouble with your crust browning too soon around the rim, place some tin foil around it prevent burning.

Frying Turkey: If you are frying a turkey, please use precautions, and the correct type of oil. Peanut oil is the best oil to use as it has a lower flash point, and doesn't catch on fire as easily as other oils. NEVER fry a turkey indoors!

Injecting a Turkey: There are several Cajun marinades (and others) that come with an injector to add more flavor. Personally, I like the marinades that Tony Chachere makes.

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