| BAKED PORK CHOPS WITH YAMS AND APPLES |
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Preparation time 30 minutes Total time: 1-1/4 hours 4 servings 1/2 cup maple syrup 1 teaspoon jarred minced garlic (or 1 small garlic clove, peeled and minced) 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup chicken stock or broth 3 tablespoons CRISCO Oil 4 boneless loin pork chops, 1-1/2 inches thick 3 medium yams or sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes 2 Granny Smith apples, quartered, cored, and cut into 1-inch slices Parsley for garnish (optional) Heat oven to 375ºF. Combine maple syrup, garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, cinnamon and stock in small bowl. Mix well. Line roasting pan with heavy duty aluminum foil. Heat Crisco Oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Brown pork chops on both sides. Remove from pan. Place chops in roasting pan. Add yams and apples. Pour maple syrup mixture over all. Bake uncovered at 375ºF for 15 minutes. Remove pan from oven. Turn chops, yams and apples gently with spatula. Return to oven. Bake 10 minutes, or until apples and potatoes are soft and pork is no longer pink in the center. Serve immediately. Note: The dish can be prepared up to one day in advance and refrigerated, tightly covered. Follow directions for baking. |
