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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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For a standout short-cut supper, start with this change-of-pace menu served up by our Test Kitchen and guaranteed to make any occasion special. Begin by simmering the luscious Maple-Pecan Pork Chops in apple juice, then drizzle with sweet maple syrup and top with crunchy pecans. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
1/2 cup maple syrup, divided |
4 bone-in pork loin chops (3/4-inch thick and 8 ounces each) |
1 tablespoon butter |
1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice |
1 cup pecan halves |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, combine the mustard, pepper and 2 teaspoons syrup. Lightly drizzle over both sides of pork chops.
2. In a large nonstick skillet, brown pork in butter over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side. Add apple juice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160°. Remove chops and keep warm.
3. Add pecans and remaining syrup to the skillet; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until blended. Serve with pork chops. Yield: 4 servings.
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