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Pork Chops, Golden Apple and Raisin Sauce, Whole Wheat Pasta Mac-n-Cheddar

Pork Chops, Golden Apple and Raisin Sauce, Whole Wheat Pasta Mac-n-Cheddar
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
10 min
Yields
4 servings

Pork chops cooked on a stove top with golden apple, raisins, and a blend of spices.

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ingredients

Salt
½
lb(s) whole wheat shells or penne pasta
4
golden apples, cored and chopped
1
cup cloudy apple cider
3
Tbsp brown sugar
1
handful golden raisins
1
tsp ground cinnamon
4
large center cut pork loin chops, 1 ½" thick
Black pepper
2
Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2
Tbsp butter
1
rounded Tbsp all-purpose flour
2
cups milk
½
lb(s) extra-sharp white Cheddar
A few grates nutmeg, to taste
1
dash hot sauce
2
cups broccoli tops, cut into small florets
2
Tbsp spicy brown or grainy Dijon mustard
¼
cup maple syrup
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directions

Step 1

Heat a large pot of water for pasta. Season water with salt and cook pasta to al dente.

Step 2

Add apples to a medium pot and stir in cider, sugar, raisins, cinnamon and a pinch of salt. Place pot over medium-high heat and cook until tender, about 12 minutes.

Step 3

Season chops with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chops and cook 6 to 7 minutes on each side.

Step 4

While chops cook, heat 2 tablespoons butter in a sauce pot over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook a minute then whisk in milk and season with salt and pepper. Grate cheese and stir into sauce and season with nutmeg, to taste, and a dash of hot sauce. Reduce heat to low.

Step 5

Add broccoli to pasta last 2 minutes of cook time. Drain and return to pasta pot. Add cheese sauce and stir to coat.

Step 6

Add mustard and syrup to chops and glaze, 1 minute.

Step 7

Serve pork with apple sauce, macaroni and cheddar with broccoli along side.

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