Apple,Cinnamon, Pecan Pork Chops

Photo: anna mcneese

Ingredients

1 teaspoon dried rubbed sage

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

4 (4- ounce) boneless center-cut loin pork chops (about ½ inch thick)

1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil

Cooking spray

1 teaspoon butter

4 cups (½- inch) slices peeled Granny Smith apples (about 4 medium)

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup finley chopped pecans

Dash of salt

Preparation

Combine first 3 ingredients, and sprinkle over the pork. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add pork; cook 3 minutes on each side or until done. Remove the pork from pan. Cover and keep warm.

Melt butter in pan over medium heat. Add apples and remaining ingredients, and cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Serve the apples with pork.