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Pecan-Crusted Pork Chops With Apple Chutney

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Pecan-Crusted Pork Chops With Apple Chutney
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Pecans lend a rich crunchy crust to perfectly cooked pork chops. Top with a sweet and savory apple chutney — this dish will impress guests, but is simple enough for a quick weeknight meal.Recipe courtesy of American Pecans
Prep Time
15
minutes
Cook Time
35
minutes
Servings
6
Pecan-Crusted Pork Chops With Apple Chutney
Total time: 50 minutes
Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup stone ground mustard
  • 2 cup raw pecan halves or pieces
  • 2 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 tablespoon olive oil or pecan oil
  • 6 (4-ounce) boneless pork chops
  • 2 cup diced peeled gala or fuji apple
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a pie pan, add the eggs and mustard and beat until fully incorporated.
  3. Set aside.
  4. Pulse the pecans, thyme, salt, garlic powder and pepper in the bowl of a food processor until coarsely ground.
  5. Pour pecan mixture onto a large plate.
  6. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. In a heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat.
  8. Dip each pork chop, one at a time, into the egg mixture and then gently press it into the pecan mixture ensuring it is coated on all sides.
  9. Place the pork chops a few at a time into the heated oil and cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, then place on prepared baking sheet and repeat until each pork chop is dredged in egg and pecan mixture.
  10. Then bake for 20 to 25 minutes until all of the pork chops are cooked to an internal temperature of 150 degrees F.
  11. While the pork chops are baking, prepare the chutney.
  12. Heat a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
  13. Add the apples, shallot, mustard, sugar, vinegar, cinnamon and salt.
  14. Bring to a boil.
  15. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until the liquid has absorbed and the apples are tender.
  16. Serve chutney over the pork chops.
 
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