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 *

1. 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.
2. To serve, top with applesauce and cinnamon candies.

Makes 4 servings.

*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 Facts: Calories 280 calories Protein 22 grams Fat 9 grams Sodium 160 milligrams Cholesterol 55 milligrams Saturated Fat 3 grams Carbohydrates 27 grams Fiber 1 grams

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Pork: The Other White Meat.