Apple-Smothered Pork Chops  | 
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                                            Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    When I serve this entree to my guests, I always get lots of compliments - and requests for the recipe. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                6 bone-in pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick)  |  
                                                3/4 teaspoon salt  |  
                                                1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage  |  
                                                1 tablespoon canola oil  |  
                                                3 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced  |  
                                                3 tablespoons molasses  |  
                                                3 tablespoons king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour  |  
                                                2 cups water  |  
                                                1 tablespoon white vinegar  |  
                                                1/3 cup golden raisins  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Sprinkle pork chops with salt and sage. In a large skillet, brown chops on both sides in oil. Transfer to a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish. Layer apples over the meat; drizzle with molasses. 2. Add flour to pan drippings in skillet; stir until blended. Gradually stir in water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the vinegar and raisins. Pour over apples and chops. 3. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving. Yield: 6 servings.                              | 
                         
                         
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