Pork Chops with Sauteed Apples and Onions

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 21 minutes
Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:
3 tbs butter or margarine
2 large apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 large onion, halved and sliced 1/2 inch thick
3 tbs chopped crystalized ginger (optional)
3 tbs brown sugar
2 tbs cider vinegar
4 boneless pork chops, 3/4 to 1 inch thick (1 1/2 - 2 lbs)
2 tbs vegetable or olive oil

DIRECTIONS:
- In large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add apples, onion, ginger, if desired, brown sugar and vinegar to skillet; toss to coat. Cook and stir over medium heat about 10 minutes or until apples and onions are glazed and tender, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, lightly salt and pepper pork chops, if desired. Heat oil in separate skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops; cook over medium heat 3-4 minutes per side to brown. Remove from heat.
- Push apple mixture to sides of large skillet. Add pork chops. Cover and cook over medium heat 5-7 minutes until chops are no longer pink and juices run clear (170 degrees).

*717 calories per serving