A good recipe for a good fall day!

Apple-Smothered Pork Chops Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 bone-in pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick)
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 3 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced
• 3 tablespoons molasses
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar

Directions

• Sprinkle pork chops with salt and sage. In a large skillet, brown chops on both sides in oil. Transfer to a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish. Layer apples over the meat; drizzle with molasses.
• Add flour to pan drippings in skillet; stir until blended. Gradually stir in water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the vinegar. Pour over apples and chops.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour or until a meat thermometer reads 160°.