Note: You can do this recipe with just about any kind of pork and you can use whatever flavor barbecue sauce you like. Cook on low for 7 hours or high for 4 hours. This allows the cast-iron skillet to be heated through BEFORE you add pork chops, which creates a nice searing. Only then, add olive oil until it shimmers, and add the pork chops. Heat an empty large cast-iron skillet on medium heat for about 3 or 4 minutes. In a bowl whisk together the brown sugar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce and the applesauce. After the apples are cooked, start searing the pork chops Preheat cast-iron skillet first. Add pork chops to crock pot or slow cooker. Applesauce pork chops is a recipe you can throw together and forget it until meal time.īrown pork chops on both sides in the butter using a skillet on top of the stove. You might also like to check out our recipe for crock pot Italian pork chops with cabbage. They keep well refrigerated and are good warmed over. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides. Mash the apples into a chunky applesauce consistency. Microwave on high for 12 minutes or until the apples are softened. Sprinkle the apples with the packets of apple cider mix and stir to coat well. You could double this recipe or cut in half for just a couple of people. Place the apples in a microwave-safe bowl or dish. I don’t usually thicken mine and my family loves this meal. You can thicken the gravy once the pork chops are done or just serve it as is from the crock pot. They are very tender and the gravy goes well over mashed potatoes, rice or any kind of pasta. These pork chops are wonderful for an easy weeknight meal on a busy day or make them anytime for friends and family. However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review.Applesauce pork chops are so easy in the crock pot or slow cooker. Check for doneness, depending on the size of the chops you may need to cook an additional 15 minutes. Add applesauce and lemon juice, mix well and pour this entire mixture over the chops in the casserole. PORK CHOPS AND APPLESAUCE will quickly be a staple book in your household that’s not just for cooking, but for those times you need a refreshing pick-me-up of warmth and comfort.įTC Full Disclosure - I received a copy of this book from the author as part of her virtual book tour in hopes I would review it. Add the boiling water and blend thoroughly. Such recipes as Homemade Chunky Applesauce, Family Reunion Calico Beans, Almond Shrimp Salad, Heavenly Chocolate Cake, and so much more. They cover a vast array of dishes from appetizers to desserts and everything in between. There is a hearty portion of recipes scattered throughout the book. You’ll discover: Starters, Side Dishes and Specialties Serving-up Soup and Salads Breads - Warm Bundles of Joy Enter the Entrees ‘Voila! Dinners in a Snap! There’s Never Enough Dessert! and Culinary Hearts. The book is divided into chapters that will not only whet reading appetites, but the taste buds as well. Readers of PORK CHOPS AND APPLESAUCE will find themselves reflecting on their own ‘heart-points’ as the author draws them back to happy times around food. One aspect of the book that can have a deeper meaning for the individual reader is what the author calls ‘heart-points.’ This is when a certain food or recipe triggers memories for you. Cook and stir the onions while the first side of the chops cook until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. In the spaces between the chops, add the butter and onions. Lay seasoned pork chops into the hot skillet. She explains that it’s not just family and friends, but strangers and even other cultures can come together over food. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. She takes a look back at life when she was growing up, as well as present day.īriggs highlights how food and cooking are a link to connecting people. The stories are a mixture of humor and inspiration with a fondness for family and friends. This is a book you can quickly get lost in with its yummy recipes and feel-good stories of family and friends.Īuthor Cynthia Briggs weaves nostalgic tales of life on the farm and in general with numerous delicious recipes to fit the occasion.
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