Perfectly Fall Feast {Pork Chops & Glazed Apples}

Have I mentioned how much I love fall food? (and Pioneer Woman)  The spices and flavors are just my favorite.  So hearty, and filling and they leave your home smelling scrumptious.  Before I have this baby, I thought I should leave you with at least one more fall meal that we successfully conquered in the Kazmann household and it wasn’t even for my crock pot or freezer.  What a treat.

Pork Chops and Glazed Apples

Ingredients

• 6 whole Boneless Pork Chops, About 1/2-inch Thick
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 2 Tablespoons Butter
• 2 whole Gala Apples, Diced
• 1/2 cup Dry White Wine
• 2 teaspoons Apple Cider Vinegar
• 3/4 cups Pure Maple Syrup
• 1 sprinkle of Salt
• Freshly Ground Black Pepper

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and butter and heat until butter in melted.

2. Prep your pork by Salt and peppering both sides of pork chops. Brown them on both sides until nice and golden.

3. Remove pork chops from the skillet and set on a separate plate. (leave any juices/residue in the skillet)

4. Reduce heat to medium. Add apples and stir to combine them with the oil, and butter that remains in the pan.

5. Pour in wine and vinegar, then whisk along the bottom of the pan to deglaze it. Cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. (or longer)

6. Pour in the maple syrup, then add a bit of salt and pepper.  Return pork chops to the pan.

7. Cover the pan and simmer on low for 20 minutes.

Thank you again Pioneer Woman.  Your delicious, simple to make recipes have yet again struck gold in my home.  I should also mention that she served these pork chops with garlic cheese grits which was a heavenly accompaniment.  Then again, my hubs loves grits – especially when you add butter, cream, cheese and garlic.