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Best Fall Backyard Recipe From Shasta Pools

Shasta Pools | 10/27/13

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Throwing a get together in the backyard during these balmy fall months is a great way to say “farewell” to those hot Arizona summer nights and usher in those chilly winter months that are right around the corner. When preparing a backyard recipes for the fall, try to incorporate seasonal fruits and veggies in your dishes to create warm and sweet meals that are sure to please kids and adults alike. One of our personal favorites: caramelized apple pork chops.

Caramelized Apple Pork Chops 

Ingredients:

  • 4 pork chops (¾” thick)
  • 1 tsp vegetable oil
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tart apples (peeled, cored, & sliced)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

How To Make

  1. Begin by placing a medium-sized dish in the oven, and then preheat the oven to 175*F (80*C)
  2. Take a large skillet and heat it over medium-heat.  Take each pork chop and brush it lightly with oil and then place it in the hot pan.  Cook the pork chops for about 5 minutes, turning it every minute or so until it’s done
  3. Transfer the cooked pork chops to the warm dish in the oven
  4. Now, in a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and pepper.  Add the butter to the skillet, and then place the apple slices and the brown sugar mixture in the skillet as well
  5. Cover and continue to cook the apples until they’re tender.  Then remove the apples with a slotted spoon and arrange them evenly on top of the pork chops
  6. Continue to cook the sauce in the skillet until it begins to thicken.  Then spoon the sauce over top the pork chops and apples, and serve!

TIP:  You can also sprinkle 3 tablespoons of pecans over the pork chops to add some extra “crunch” to the dish.

Best Served With

Two great complimentary and fall-friendly side dishes are mashed potatoes and buttered up green beans.

Credit:  http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Caramel-Apple-Pork-Chops/Detail.aspx?evt19=1

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Shasta Pools is a Phoenix pool builder who provides a variety of services including swimming pool remodeling, commercial pool building, and pool service and repair. Since its establishment in 1967, Shasta has helped over 80,000 families realize their dream of pool ownership. By providing exceptional value, quality craftsmanship and superior customer service, the Shasta team continues to fulfill the corporate mission of astonishing and delighting their customers and exceeding expectations. You can learn more about Shasta Pools & Spas by visiting them online, or by connecting with them on Facebook or Twitter.

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