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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Put the bacon in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat and render the bacon fat.
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Once the bacon is crispy remove it from the pan and set it to the side.
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Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper and caramelize them in the rendered bacon fat.
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Once both sides are golden brown, remove the pork from the cast iron skillet.
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Drain 3/4 of the fat from the skillet and add the potatoes, garlic, onion and bell pepper.
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Cook until tender and caramelized.
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Once brown mix in the crispy cooked bacon, green onions, sage, salt and pepper.
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Place the par cooked pork chops on top of the hash and put the entire skillet into the oven.
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Cook at 375 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes.
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While the pork and hash are cooking add 1 ounce of butter to a pot on high heat.
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Once melted add in the apples and brown.
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After they are slightly brown add in the sherry and cook until the liquid is almost gone.
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Next, add in the simple syrup (homemade or store bought) and cook for 5 minutes.
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Finish off with the remaining amount of butter, lemon zest and cinnamon.
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When done remove the pork chops from the oven.
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Top off the pork chops with the apple butter and serve.
