Reviewed: Feb. 11, 2009

We made this exactly as written; we always do the first time we try something new. Anyway, the sauce didn't thicken, so I left it on medium-high heat to boil and by the time I went to pour it on the chops, it had virtually carmelized to the point of being like a candy apple coating! Fortunately, the juices from the chops blended well with some of the sauce, so it wasn't a bomb at all! We really enjoyed the flavors, but next time, I'll pay closer attention to the sauce's consistency. Great flavors, great recipe - thanks!!

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Buddy's mom

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Feb. 10, 2009

I was determined to stick exactly to this recipe so I could give an honest review based on the actual recipe. Well, I failed..lol. Like so many others stated, I couldn't find frozen apple cider so I used a container of frozen apple juice concentate. I also didn't have poultry seasoning so I used 1/2 teaspoon each of sage, rosemary, thyme & marjoram. After baking the chops (15 mins. would've been plenty), I added the sherry and boiled away. The aroma of worcestershire was really strong so I added a 4oz. cup of unsweetened applesauce to the liquid. Also, like many others, I did use cornstarch to thicken the sauce. The end result? Absolutely delicious! Based on my own personal tweaks, it was 5 stars but without them, I feel the 4 stars is good. It's all a personal preference. One note- I made 10 smaller, boneless chops and had plenty of sauce.

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bookwrm63

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Feb. 10, 2009

The current recipe calls for way too long for cooking the chops. They came out well done and dry (even with the sauce). I would cut way back to 10-12 mins on baking time. Couldn't find frozen apple cider, but used concentrate apple/raspberry blend which works fine. Also, takes forever to burn down sauce so if you're in a hurry, use some cornstarch & a little water and add to sauce. Thickens right up. I will make again with these changes. But with the current recipe, only rates 3 stars in my book.

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Ruthie

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Portland, Maine, USA

Living In: Falmouth, Maine, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 9, 2009

This was a very easy recipe to make. The pork chops were very tender and juicy. I didn't have any sherry so I used more of the apple cider. I aslo sauted apples and onions and put them on top of the pork chops.

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Heather

Cooking Level: Beginning

Living In: Orem, Utah, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 9, 2009

Mmmm...

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Tonya Girard

Reviewed: Feb. 7, 2009

The taste seemed a bit "off"....I like applesauce with pork chops, so thought the cider would give it a rich flavor. I felt it was more of a sweetened pork flavor. The onions were a hit, but I'd pass on the cider next time and stick with apples on the side.

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S. Whitten

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Roseville, Minnesota, USA

Living In: Rosemount, Minnesota, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 6, 2009

This was absolutely delicious. I couldn't find frozen apple cider, so I used frozen apple juice. Also didn't have any sherry, but this was great without it. The combination of spices and worstershire sauce was perfect. Husband and granddaughter are good eaters anyway, but really enjoyed this one.

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Joanne Fisher

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Breesport, New York, USA

Living In: Valdosta, Georgia, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2008

Really excellent. I don't have a skillet that can go in the oven, so I preheated a casserole dish and transfered from the skillet to that. Then I had the skillet warm and ready for when the chops were done in the oven. I followed other's advice and reduced the cooking time to 20 minutes. Chops were perfect. It was taking a long time for the sauce to thicken, so I used a little cornstarch.

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Ingrid Alma

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: San Diego, California, USA

Living In: La Pine, Oregon, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 16, 2008

This was phenomenal. Like many others, I didn't have access to frozen apple cider, so I added a dash of nutmeg and cinnamon. All four of my kids (most of whom are picky eaters) gobbled this up. They even asked if we had leftovers so that they could have it again.

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