Smothered Pork Chops with Apples and Cheddar Cheese

Name: Smothered Pork Chops with Apples and Cheddar Cheese
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray; 1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices; 3 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 6 wedges each; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth; Four 4-ounce portions lean pork loin (1 1/2 inches thick), trimmed of all visible fat; 2 tablespoons coarse-grain Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon; 1/2 cup shredded 50% reduced-fat cheddar cheese, such as Cabot

December 9, 2011

This recipe calls for lean boneless pork loin, and to avoid added sugar, we use fresh apples instead of applesauce. Tart Granny Smiths contribute great texture and flavor—as does a grainy Dijon mustard.

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