Give your applesauce a red hot twist to update this family favorite standard. Serve with roasted red potatoes and steamed green beans.

Cinnamon Apple Chops

4 3/4-inch boneless pork chops

Vegetable oil

1 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 cup chicken broth

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Chunky applesauce with cinnamon red hot candies (see note)

Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Brush chops lightly with oil and brown chops on both sides, turning once, about 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle chops with pepper, add broth and lemon juice. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer gently for 5 minutes. To serve, top with applesauce and cinnamon candies.

Makes 4 servings.

Note: In small saucepan, stir together 1 1/2 cups applesauce and 2 tablespoon candies. Heat over medium heat, stirring often, until candies are melted; stir well to thoroughly combine.

Nutrition information per serving: 280 calories; 22 g protein; 9 g fat (3 g saturated); 160 mg sodium; 55 mg cholesterol; 27 g carbohydrates; 1 g fiber

Recipe from: National Pork Board