Apple Chutney Pork Chops

Adapted from Oh Sweet Basil

Honeycrisp apples and pork chops—what could be better? Add together a flavorful pork chop rub plus some chutney action = some satisfied folks!

Ingredients

For the Pork Chops

• 4 Boneless Pork Chops or use lamb chops

• 2 Tablespoons flour

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 1 teaspoon chili powder

• 2 teaspoons garlic powder or mince a bulb

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

  2 teaspoons Himalayan salt

• 2 Tablespoons olive oil

For the Apple Chutney

• 1 Tablespoon Butter

• 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan salt

• Pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon Curry Powder

• 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cardamom

• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

• 1/4 Cup honey

• 1 1/2 Tablespoons brown sugar

• 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar

• 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup

• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon Mustard

• 1 Tablespoon cornstarch

• 1 Tablespoon Water

• 2 Cups Honeycrisp Apples, unpeeled and chopped in 1/2" pieces

• 2 Tablespoons Raisins

• Parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

In a shallow dish, whisk together all of the rub. Coat each side of the pork chops and set aside.

Make the Pork Chops

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees

• Heat a skillet over medium high heat and drizzle in about 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Brown the chops on each side and place in an 8×8 baking dish.

• Bake for 40-50 minutes or until an internal temperature of 145 degrees. Meanwhile, prepare the chutney.

For the Apple Chutney

• In a large saucepan, melt the butter and then whisk in the spices. Combine all remaining ingredients along with the apples.

  1 Tablespoon Butter,1/2 teaspoon Salt,Pinch Nutmeg,1/4 teaspoon Curry Powder,1/4 teaspoon Ground Cardamom,1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger,1/4 Cup Honey,1 1/2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar,2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar,2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup,1/2 teaspoon Dijon or Ground Mustard,2 Cups Honeycrisp Apples,2 Tablespoons Golden Raisins

• Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, uncovered for 10-15 minutes or until apples are tender. Whisk together the cornstarch and water and slowly drizzle into the simmering apples, stirring as you go until thickened slightly. Remove from heat until pork is done.

  1 Tablespoon Cornstarch,1 Tablespoon Water

• Serve pork chops with mashed potatoes, chutney sauce and a sprinkle of parsley.