Apple Balsamic Pork Chops and Rice

Categories: Pork- Main Dish

Ingredients

• 4 boneless pork loin chops (6 oz. each)
• 1/2 tsp. salt, divided
• 1/2 tsp. pepper, divided
• 1 Tbsp. canola oil
• 2 medium Gala apples, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups instant brown rice
• 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 tsp. dried thyme

Directions

1. Sprinkle pork chops with 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over ,medium heat. Brown pork chops on both sides; remove from pan.

2. In same skillet, add apples, mushrooms and onion; cook and stir 4 to 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in rice, broth, vinegar, thyme, and remaining salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, covered, 4 to 6 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145 degrees. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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