Pork Chops with Apple Curry Sauce

Pork Chops with Apple Curry Sauce

• 4 (1 inch thick) boneless pork chops
• vegetable oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 large apple, cored and diced
• 1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
• 1 cup apple juice
• 1/4 cup margarine
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1½ to 3 tablespoons ground curry powder, depending on how well you like the taste
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1.     Season pork chops with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown pork chops in a small amount of oil, flipping once to brown both sides. Arrange chops in a 9x13 inch baking dish.

2.     In the same skillet, melt margarine over medium heat. Cook and stir onions and apples in margarine until caramelized. Stir in applesauce, apple juice, chicken stock, garlic, and curry powder. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour over chops, and cover dish with foil.

3.     Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F for 30 minutes, or until pork chops are cooked through.

Marinated Grilled Salmon

Marinated Grilled Salmon

1 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups honey
juice from one lime
4 salmon steaks
salt and pepper to taste

 

1. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stir together cilantro, garlic, honey, and lime juice. Heat until the honey is easily stirred, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and let cool slightly.
2. Place salmon steaks in a baking dish, and season with salt and pepper. Pour marinade over salmon, cover, and refrigerate 10 minutes.
3. Preheat grill for high heat.
4. Lightly oil grill grate. Place salmon steaks on grill, cook 5 minutes on each side, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork.  
5. Serve on a fresh salad.