Grilled Pork Chops with Maple Butter |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This recipe takes some time to prepare. But after one taste, you'll agree it's worth the extra effort. These chips get rave reviews. Ingredients:
maple butter: |
1 teaspoon minced green onion |
8 tablespoons butter, divided |
1/4 cup apple juice |
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream |
1/2 cup maple syrup |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
glazed apples and onions: |
2 large tart apples, peeled and sliced |
1/2 cup sliced onion |
2 tablespoons butter |
2 tablespoons brown sugar |
chops: |
8 bone-in pork loin chops (1/2-inch thick and 4 ounces each) |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
2 teaspoons canola oil |
1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted |
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, saute green onion in 1 tablespoon butter. Add apple juice; cook until reduced by half. Add the cream, syrup, salt and pepper; cook until reduced by half and mixture is caramel-like. Add remaining butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring until melted.
2. In a large skillet, cook the apples, onion, butter and brown sugar over medium heat for 3 minutes or until onion is crisp-tender and apples are softened; set aside.
3. Sprinkle chops with pepper. Brush each side with oil. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving.
4. Rewarm maple butter and glazed apples. Divide apples among four plates; top each with two chops and a fourth of the maple butter. Sprinkle with pecans. Yield: 4 servings.
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