Cinnamon-Apple Pork Chops Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)


• 2 tablespoons reduced-fat butter, divided


• 3 tablespoons brown sugar


• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon


• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg


• 1/4 teaspoon salt


• 4 medium tart apples, thinly sliced


• 2 tablespoons chopped pecans

Directions

• In a large skillet over medium heat, cook pork chops in 1 tablespoon butter for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160°. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.


• Remove chops and keep warm. Add the apples, pecans, brown sugar mixture and remaining butter to the pan; cook and stir until apples are tender. Serve with chops. Yield: 4 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Land O'Lakes light stick butter.

Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop with 2/3 cup apples equals 316 calories, 12 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 62 mg cholesterol, 232 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 22 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fruit, 1 fat.