Saucy Apple Pork Chops

It may sound weird, but throw a little garlic, ginger, and soy sauce into some applesauce, and you have the makings for a flavorful and tender pork chop dish.  This is a recipe to serve not only to family, but also to company.  If you have the pork chops on hand, you probably already have all the other ingredients, and you're good to go.

 

SAUCY APPLE PORK CHOPS

2 C applesauce

1/3 C sugar

2 TB soy sauce

1 garlic clove, minced

1/4 tp ground ginger

6 boneless pork loin chops (1/2" thick)

2 TB butter or marg

In a bowl, combine the applesauce, sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger; mix well.  Pour into greased 13 x 9 baking dish.  In a skillet, brown pork chops in butter; place over applesauce mixture.  Bake, uncovered, at 325 for 30 minutes or until meat is tender.  Yield:  6 servings.