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2012-09-30 03:55:12

Apples and pork play well together in this everyday easy meal. Even with the addition of carrots this quick dinner is done in 20 minutes.

Maple Pork and Apples

Servings: Makes 4 servings.

Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

       4 pork loin chops, cut 1/2-inch thick (about 1-3/4 lb.)

       Salt and ground black pepper

       2 Tbsp. butter

       12 baby carrots with tops, halved lengthwise

       1 medium apple, sliced and seeds removed

       1/3 cup pure maple syrup

Directions

Sprinkle chops with salt and pepper. In skillet melt butter over medium heat; add chops. Brown for 2 minutes, turning once. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add carrots, apple, and maple syrup.

Cover; simmer for 8 minutes or until desired doneness.

Using slotted spoon, transfer chops, carrots, and apples to platter; bring syrup mixture to boiling. Boil gently, uncovered, 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened. Pour over chops.

Makes: 4 servings.