Maple-Pepper Chops With Sizzling Applesauce Recipe

Name: Maple-Pepper Chops With Sizzling Applesauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 bone-in ribeye (rib) pork chops 1-inch thick; 1/3 cup apple juice concentrate Thawed; 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/3 cup maple syrup; 1 1/2 tablespoons dried sage Crumbled, Or 1/4 Cup Fresh Sage, Snipped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon black pepper Coarsely Ground; 3 granny smith apples Large, Cored And Sliced; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 whole clove; 1 cinnamon sticks; 1 jalapeno chilies Cored, Seeded, And Cut In Half*

Servings: persons

4 bone-in ribeye (rib) pork chops 1-inch thick
1/3 cup apple juice concentrate Thawed
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 1/2 tablespoons dried sage Crumbled, Or 1/4 Cup Fresh Sage, Snipped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon black pepper Coarsely Ground
3 granny smith apples Large, Cored And Sliced
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 whole clove
1 cinnamon sticks
1 jalapeno chilies Cored, Seeded, And Cut In Half*

1
In large self-sealing bag, mix together the apple juice concentrate, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, sage, salt and pepper. Add pork chops and seal bag; refrigerate 4-24 hours.
2
Prepare Sizzling Applesauce while chops marinate. Prepare a medium-hot fire in a charcoal or gas grill; remove chops from marinade (discard any remaining marinade) and grill over direct heat for a total of 10-12 minutes, turning once, until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 145 degrees Fahrenheit, followed by a 3-minute rest time. Serve with Sizzling Applesauce.
3
Sizzling Applesauce: In a medium saucepan, combine apples, sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, clove, cinnamon stick and jalapeno. Bring to a boil, lower heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, until apples are soft. Remove from heat; discard clove and cinnamon stick. Puree mixture in food processor. Cover and let cool at room temperature up to 3 hours or, if making ahead, cover and refrigerate for up to one week.

510

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 bone-in ribeye (rib) pork chops 1-inch thick, 1/3 cup apple juice concentrate Thawed, 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/3 cup maple syrup, and more.

Yes, Maple-Pepper Chops With Sizzling Applesauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Maple-Pepper Chops With Sizzling Applesauce

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