Caramel Apple Pork Chops

Category: Pork Dishes

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 (3/4 inch) thick pork chops
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons Stevia
  • Sea salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons whipped butter
  • 2 tart apples – peeled, cored and sliced
  • 3 tablespoons pecans (optional)
 

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 175 degrees F (80 degrees C). Place a medium dish in the oven to warm.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brush chops lightly with oil and place in hot pan. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, or until done. Transfer to the warm dish, and keep warm in the preheated oven.
  3. In a small bowl, combine Stevia, sea salt and pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add butter to skillet, and stir in brown sugar mixture and apples. Cover and cook until apples are just tender. Remove apples with a slotted spoon and arrange on top of chops. Keep warm in the preheated oven.
  4. Continue cooking sauce uncovered in skillet, until thickened slightly. Spoon sauce over apples and chops. Sprinkle with pecans.
 

Nutrition Facts

Calories 262, Fat 16.1g, Cholesterol 48mg, Sodium 28mg, Carbohydrates 17.1g, Fiber 2.2g, Protein 13.8g

About EB Nutrition
EB Nutrition was founded by Elizabeth Blumberg, RD, LDN, CPT in June of 2003. Elizabeth earned her degree in Clinical Nutrition and Food Science from Auburn University in 1996. For the past 20 years, she has been working in the Washington, D.C./Metro area as a registered dietitian, nutrition consultant, professional speaker, and fitness enthusiast. She has been featured on NBC4, named in Washingtonian Magazine as one of the top dietitians in the DC-metropolitan area, and featured in People Magazine.
Contact


Telephone:
301-231-0026
E-mail:
info@ebnutrition.com
Get in touch