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www.RecipeFaire.com Presents:
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Skillet Pork Chops with Apples
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by:   
Rhonda Fogg  
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Skillet Pork Chops with Apples Recipe cooks pork chops seasoned with salt, ginger, coriander and paprika then cooks apples and bell pepper seasoned with thyme before saucing white wine and apple juice in this tasty pork chop recipe.
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INGREDIENTS
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1 tsp salt, divided
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1/2 tsp ground ginger
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1/2 tsp ground coriander
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1/2 tsp paprika
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20 oz thin-cut pork chops, about 5 chops
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1 tbsp canola oil
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2 Granny Smith apples, cored, halved and sliced
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1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and sliced
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1 tbsp + 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme, divided
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1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
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1/2 cup apple juice
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2 tsp lemon juice
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DIRECTIONS
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1:
In a small bowl, combine 1/2 tsp salt, ginger, coriander and paprika. Season pork chops with 1 teaspoon of the spice blend.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and swirl to coat. Add pork in a single layer and cook 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through and no pink remains when cut. Remove pork to a shallow serving dish.
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3:
Add apples and peppers to the skillet and saute until crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes. Remove to dish with pork.
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4:
Pour wine or broth into the skillet. Stir in remaining spice blend and 1 tablespoon thyme and cook 2 minutes. Add apple juice and simmer until sauce is slightly reduced but still thin, about 8-10 minutes. Whisk in lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Pour sauce over pork and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, to serve.
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