Apples ‘n’ Onion Topped Chops

Ingredients


  • 4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
  • 4 boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each)
  • 3 cups sweet onion slices
  • 2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

Description

 

  1. In a large nonstick skillet heat 2 teaspoons canola oil over medium-high heat; cook chops until browned, about 3 minutes on each side. Remove meat; set aside and keep warm.
  2. In same skillet, cook and stir onion in remaining 2 teaspoons canola oil until golden brown, about 7 minutes. Add apple slices; cook and stir 3 minutes longer.
  3. Combine the water, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic powder, salt, pepper and rosemary. Stir into skillet. Bring to a boil. Return meat to pan. Reduce heat; cover and cook until apples are crisp-tender, and a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°, 6-8 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.