MAPLE-PECAN PORK CHOPS
For a standout holiday dinner, start with this change-of-pace entree. Begin by simmering the chops in apple juice, then drizzle with sweet maple syrup and top with crunchy pecans. -Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings (1-1/4 cups sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix mustard, pepper and 2 teaspoons syrup. Lightly drizzle over both sides of pork chops., In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Brown pork chops 2-3 minutes on each side. Add apple juice. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until a thermometer reads 145°, 15-20 minutes. Remove chops; let stand 5 minutes, keeping them warm., Add pecans and remaining syrup to skillet; cook and stir until blended, 1-2 minutes. Serve with pork chops. Freeze option: Cool pork chops. Prepare maple sauce, but do not add pecans. Freeze pecans and pork chops with sauce in separate freezer containers. To use, thaw pecans; partially thaw pork chop mixture in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet, turning occasionally, until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 165°. Remove chops to a platter. Add pecans to sauce; serve with chops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 657 calories, Fat 41g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 39g protein.
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Aaliyah Bhyat
bhyat.aaliyah45@aol.comPork chops were a bit tough, but the glaze was delicious. Will try again with a different cut of pork.
hazrat Achakzai
h.a84@aol.comAmazing! The pork chops were cooked to perfection and the glaze was incredible. Definitely a 5-star recipe.
Jeffrey Ephraim
je69@gmail.comFollowed the recipe and the pork chops turned out perfectly. The glaze was a bit too sweet for my taste, but still very good.
Shery Subhaan
s80@gmail.comLove this recipe! The pork chops are always tender and moist and the glaze is to die for.
Eleanor Ramos
e.ramos18@hotmail.comPork chops were a bit dry, but the glaze helped. Overall, a good recipe.
Chad Lisle
l.chad@hotmail.comThis recipe is a winner! The pork chops were juicy and flavorful and the glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Joel Hernandez
joel_h@yahoo.comPork chops were a bit overcooked, but the glaze was amazing.
Brimer oginga
brimeroginga87@hotmail.comEasy to make and oh-so-delicious! The pork chops were moist and tender and the glaze was finger-licking good.
Miro Karjalainen
miro.karjalainen@hotmail.comFollowed the recipe exactly and the pork chops turned out great. The glaze was a bit too thick for my liking, but still very tasty.
Mairaj Bts
m@hotmail.frPork chops were cooked perfectly and the glaze was delicious. Will definitely make again.
Mariam Ramy
r-m@gmail.comThis is now my go-to pork chop recipe. The combination of maple and pecans is divine.
Rayyankhan123 Rayyankhan123
r-rayyankhan12385@yahoo.comPork chops were a bit dry, but the glaze was tasty.
Subhan Ikram
s-ikram25@hotmail.co.ukDelicious! Pork chops were cooked to perfection and the glaze was amazing. The whole family loved it.
Shahzaib Khan sahab
k-shahzaib95@yahoo.comEasy to follow recipe. The pork chops came out tender and moist. The glaze was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall a good dish.
Patience Asiedu
asiedu-patience96@aol.comPork chops were juicy and flavorful. The maple pecan glaze was the perfect complement. Will definitely make again!
Our dream
o55@yahoo.comMaple pecan pork chops were melt-in-your-mouth delicious! The pork was cooked perfectly and the glaze was irresistible. Definitely a keeper recipe.