Apple Jack Iowa Pork Chops from Des Moines

SUBMITTED BY: Kaye Lynn

"Iowa is famous for its pork, which some think is the best in the world. Here's a unique and delicious way to make an old favorite. Serve with wild rice or rice topped with toasted almonds."

PREP TIME	20 Min
COOK TIME	20 Min
READY IN	40 Min

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Original recipe yield: 4 servings

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INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
4 boneless pork loin chops
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup chopped green onions
3 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced
3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup apple brandy
1 cup heavy cream

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DIRECTIONS

In a medium bowl, mix flour with seasoned salt; coat chops evenly with mixture and shake off excess. Over medium-high heat, melt butter in large skillet. Add chops, and cook about 5 minutes, turning once, or until meat surface is browned. Remove chops from pan and set aside on a separate plate.
Add onions, apples, and mushrooms to skillet, cooking just until soft. Add thyme, salt, pepper, and apple brandy; stir to blend. Return chops to skillet and surround with onion mixture. Over medium heat, simmer uncovered, for about 10 minutes. Mix in cream and simmer until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes longer. Do not let cream boil.

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Reviewed on May 5, 2007 by KREBECKY

This was REALLY, REALLY good...the brandy and cream combine nicely for a rich flavorful, but not too heavy sauce. The Granny Smith apples add the perfect tartness! My husband is a very talented chef in a fine dining restaurant, and I am not easily impressed! I will make it again. I served it over a balsamic rosotto and garnished with fresh thyme. Yum!

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Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2007 by Tanya S.

I prepared this recipe and used apple juice instead of brandy. I wasn't impressed with this recipe, although my boyfriend liked it. I found that the thyme taste was way too overpowering. If I was to do this recipe again, I would probably only put half the thyme. Overall, I think this was just an 'ok' recipe.

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Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2007 by LAFUNELLE

The sauce seemed really overpowering, yet strangely didn't flavor the pork chops much. Good ingredients, but wrong proportions. Specifically, I'd recommend cutting down on the applejack. I thought I might get buzzed just eating one serving!

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Recipe Submitter:

Kaye Lynn

	Cooking Level: Expert Home Town: Mallard, Iowa, USA Living In: Emmetsburg, Iowa, USA
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NUTRITION INFORMATION

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 793

Total Fat: 46.9g
Cholesterol: 182mg
Sodium: 895mg
Total Carbs: 48.3g
Dietary Fiber: 3.6g
Protein: 29.8g

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