Pecan-Crusted Pork with Pumpkin Butter
Description
Pork chops are crusted in pecans and breadcrumbs, then topped with a delicious homemade pumpkin butter. This is one of my favorite ways to eat pork.
Ingredients
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1 (14 ounce) can pumpkin puree
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3/4 cup apple juice
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3/4 cup sugar
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1 pinch ground cloves
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 cup pecans
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3/4 cup bread crumbs
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4 (1/2 inch thick) boneless pork chops
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1/4 cup oil for frying
Directions
1
Whisk together pumpkin puree, apple juice, sugar, cloves, ginger, and cinnamon in a saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the mixture has reached the consistency of applesauce. About 10 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, pulse pecans and bread crumbs in a food processor until the pecans are finely chopped. Pour into a shallow dish, and press pork chops into the mixture to coat.
3
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add breaded pork chops and cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve the pork chops with a dollop of pumpkin butter.