Maple Cider Chops with Apples
Ingredients:
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4 (4 ) pork loin chops, about 3/4 \" (2 cm) thick
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to taste (to taste ) salt, pepper, paprika
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1 tbsp (15 mL) canola oil
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1/2 cup (125 mL) apple cider or apple juice
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2 tbsp (25 mL) maple syrup
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1 tbsp (15 mL) mustard
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1 (1 ) small, red skinned apple
Preparation:
Season both sides of chops with salt, pepper and paprika.
Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chops -- cook until lightly browned on both sides.
Combine cider, maple syrup and mustard -- add to skillet. Bring to a boil, stirring up browned bits. Cover -- reduce heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, about 6 to 8 minutes, turning chops once.
Meanwhile, core apple and cut in thin 1'2'' (1.25 cm) wedges.
Remove chops from skillet and keep warm.
Bring sauce to a boil and cook, uncovered about 2 minutes. Add apple wedges and continue to boil gently, stirring until sauce thickens.
Spoon over chops to serve.
Courtesy of Manitoba Pork Council
www.pickpork.com