Pork chops with apples and sweet and sour

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
81/2\" thick boneless pork chops
Salt and pepper to taste
2Cooking apples (granny smiths), about 1 lb.(I use more)
¼cupFlour
2tablespoonsOil
2tablespoonsFinely chopped shallots
(or-onions)
2tablespoonsRed wine vinegar
¾cupChicken broth
1tablespoonHoney
1teaspoonTomato paste (just to give red color, sometimes I
Substitute
.
1tablespoonCatsup) Sprinkle chops with salt and pepper

Directions

Pork Chops with Apples and Sweet and Sour Sauce . to taste and set aside. Cut the Apples into quarters. Peel the quarters and discard the core. Dredge the chops in flour. Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet, and add the chops. Cook until well browned on one side, about 5 minutes. Turn the chops and continue cooking about 5 minutes.

Remove the chops, and add the quarted apples. Cook about 2 minutes turning the apples often. Remove the apples and pour off the fat from the skillet. Add the shallots and vinegar and cook briefly, stirring with a wooden spoon. Add the broth and honey. Cook 1 minute and stir in the tomato paste. Return the chops and apples to the skillet.

Spoon sauce over them, and cover closely. Cook ten minutes, and serve chops covered with sauce.