Fried Apples

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10-15 minutes
Servings: 4

• 6 medium Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, or other firm tart apples, peeled and sliced
• 1/4 tesp salt
• 1/2 tesp cinnamon (or more if you like)
• 1/2 C sugar
• 4 T butter

Melt butter in non-stick skillet on medium-high heat. Add apples to butter, stir well, add other ingredients and stir to coat well. Coover and Cook until apples caramelized and soft, but not overly mushy, stirring often. Add a few tablespoons of water if pan becomes too dry.

I love these with pork, especially with Smothered Pork Chops and Stuffing. Enjoy.

Smothered Pork Chops and Stuffing

Prep time: 15 minutes
Bake time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

• 4 pork loin chops (no bones)
• 3 T. vegetable oil
• 1 box stuffing mix
• 1 can cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 can milk
• salt
• pepper
• garlic powder
• poultry seasoning or dried sage

Sprinkle pork chops lightly with salt, pepper, garlic, and poultry season on both sides. In a large skillet, cook chops in oil until browned. Meanwhile, make stuffing mix acording to package instructions, spread into bottom of 9 x 13 baking dish. Place pork chops on top of stuffing. Deglaze skillet with can of soup and 1/2 can of milk (make sure you get all the brown bits mixed in). Then pour mixture over the chops and bake at 350 for about 25 minutes.

I looked in my freezer one day and was at a loss for what to make for dinner. A little creativity and quick thinking resulted in one of our new favorite meals. This is quick and easy and very satisfying. We like to serve it with green beans and fried apples. (click the link for the apple recipe)