Applesauce pork chops

Applesauce and porkchops is an American classic. Pork and sweet flavors go well together (ex: honey baked ham, pineapple and pork shishkabobs, etc). The applesauce adds moisture and flavor without adding lots of calories.

Makes 6 servings

·         6 pork chops (~4-6 oz. each)

·         2-3 cups of applesauce, cinnamon or plain

·         1 tsp salt

·         ¼ tsp pepper

·         Chipotle pepper (optional)

 

1.      Pre-heat oven to 350°.

2.      In a 9x13 inch baking dish, place a thin layer of applesauce on the bottom of the dish. Add salt and pepper to one side of the pork chops, place in the applesauce in the baking dish, then salt and pepper the other side. Use Chipotle pepper on one side for extra “kick” if desired.

3.      Add applesauce on the top of each pork chop, just enough to lightly cover the top.

4.      Bake uncovered for ~30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 155 °. Cooking time can vary based on the thickness of the pork chops

5.      Serve with vegetables and potatoes/rice/bread.

 

 

Nutrition information per serving:
	Calories	Fat	Sat Fat	Sodium	Carbs	Fiber	Sugar	Protein
Pork chop (4 oz)	198	8	3	473	6	0	3	24
1 cup potatoes w 1 tsp butter	274	5	2	43	47	5	3	5
1 c vegetables	30	0	0	20	4	2	2	2
Total	502	13	5	536	57	7	8	31

 

 

Cost of recipe (not including sales)
	Per serving	Entire Recipe
4 oz pork chop	$1.07	$6.42
1 cup broccoli, cooked	$0.40	$2.40
1 cup boiled potatoes w 1 tsp butter	$0.23	$1.38
Total	$1.70	$10.20