Chops And Chunky Apples

• Applesauce
• 4 cups tart apples (peeled, cored and chopped)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• Pork Chops
• 3/4 cup breadcrumbs (if using seasoned, omit spices)
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon sage
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 -6 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 4 boneless pork chops, 1/2 inch thick
• vegetable oil (for frying)

1. You will want the apples to be uniform in size. And you don't want the pieces too big or they will take too long to cook. Roughly 1/2 inch pieces will do perfectly.
2. In a medium pot, combine all the ingredients for the applesauce.
3. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 30 - 40 minutes or until apples are tender. Stirring occasionally.
4. Preheat oven to 300u0b0.
5. While the apples are cooking, combine the breadcrumbs, oregano, sage and pepper in a shallow bowl. One at a time, coat both sides of the pork chops with the Dijon. Press each side into the crumb mixture.
6. In a large, ovenproof skillet, cook the chops in the oil over medium-high heat for 4 - 5 minutes on each side.
7. Then place the skillet into the oven. Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes. This will finish cooking the chops through the center.
8. Your pork chops and your applesauce should be done right about the same time.
9. Remove the apples from the heat and use a potato masher to mash the apples until the sauce gets to desired consistency. You may want/need to use a blender of some sort (immersion, hand etc.) depending on the apples you chose.
10. Plate the pork chops with a dollop of applesauce on top. Serve with mashed potatoes and corn for a GREAT meal.

applesauce, tart apples, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, lemon juice, chops, breadcrumbs, oregano, sage, pepper, mustard, pork chops, vegetable oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chops-and-chunky-apples-243388 (may not work)