PECAN-CRUSTED PORK WITH PUMPKIN BUTTER

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This is one of my favorite ways to eat pork. Pork chops are crusted in pecans and breadcrumbs, then topped with a delicious homemade pumpkin butter. (You can always use store bought pumpkin butter if you can find it but homemade is always better).

Provided by Andrew Benoit

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Pan Fried

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (14 ounce) can pumpkin puree
¾ cup apple juice
¾ cup sugar
1 pinch ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup pecans
¾ cup bread crumbs
4 (1/2 inch thick) boneless pork chops
¼ cup oil for frying

Steps:

  • Whisk together pumpkin puree, apple juice, sugar, cloves, ginger, and cinnamon in a saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the mixture has reached the consistency of applesauce. About 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, pulse pecans and bread crumbs in a food processor until the pecans are finely chopped. Pour into a shallow dish, and press pork chops into the mixture to coat.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add breaded pork chops and cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve the pork chops with a dollop of pumpkin butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 682.8 calories, Carbohydrate 70.6 g, Cholesterol 62.2 mg, Fat 32.6 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 31.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 435.6 mg, Sugar 48.3 g

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