Grilled Double Cut Pork Chops With Country Applesauce
- 4 thick cut cut pork chops, each about 1 1/2 inches thick
- 1 12 cups water
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 small red onion, diced
- salt, to taste
- 2 cups country applesauce (recipe given)
- 1 cup butter
- 6 large granny smith apples, halved, peeled, cored and cut into 3/8-inch slices
- 1 cup dried cranberries (I use Craisins Orange)
- 1 cup seedless raisin
- 2 tablespoons firm-packed brown sugar
- 1 -2 tablespoon ground cinnamon (depending on preference)
- 12 large sweet red pepper, diced small
- 1 small red onion, diced small
- 1 cup water
- The day before serving, pat chops dry with paper towels.
- In a large heavy plastic storage bag placed in a mixing bowl, mix water, sugar, onion and applesauce.
- Add chops and submerge in marinade; seal bag.
- Leave bag in bowl and refrigerate overnight.
- At least twice, turn bag with chops to ensure each is well covered with marinade.
- When ready to serve, preheat broiler.
- Remove chops from marinade and discard marinade.
- Pat chops dry and sprinkle both sides lightly with salt.
- Place on a broiler rack and broil about 4 inches from heat source about 10 minutes a side.
- OR these can be grilled over charcoal(which we prefer).They should register 160 degrees on an instant-reading meat thermometer Do not overcook.
- Serve at once with country applesauce.
- Applesauce.
- In a large saute pan or skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in remaining ingredients one by one so you can be sure they are thoroughly mixed.Bring to a boil, add water as needed,reduce heat, partially cover and simmer 12 to 15 minutes or until apples are tender.
- Be sure to stir mixture several times during simmering.
- Let cool to room temperature.
- Transfer to a covered bowl or other container to refrigerate until ready to serve.
- You can, of course, serve applesauce immediately, but it is better if it sits overnightand is served next day with the chops.
- If refrigerated, place desired amount in a saucepan and reheat over low heat, stirring frequently until hot through.
- Or reheat in microwave.
- Makes about 6 cups.
pork chops, water, sugar, red onion, salt, country applesauce, butter, granny smith apples, cranberries, seedless raisin, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, sweet red pepper, red onion, water
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/grilled-double-cut-pork-chops-with-country-applesauce-153167 (may not work)