Brandied Apples and Pork (Serves 2)
Wash and core apple. Slice and cut slices into 1-inch pieces. Brown chops on both sides in butter over med-hi heat, about 2 min. Remove from skillet and lightly salt and pepper. Mix cornstarch w applesauce. Reduce heat to medium and add apples and sugar. As soon as sugar melts, add brandy (I use Belota acorn brandy) and cook 1 min. Pour apple juice into pan and add pork. Cook til 145 degrees on meat thermometer. Remove chops and add cornstarch mix. Cook until thick, about 1 min. Serve pork w sauce on top.
Apple 1 Granny Smith
Pork Chops 2 1-inch thick boneless
Butter 1 T
Cornstarch 2 tsp
Apple Sauce 4 oz
Apple Juice 1 c
Brown sugar 1 T
Brandy 1/4 c