Pork Chops with Apples and Shallots

Summer is quickly approaching and what better way to enjoy this warm weather then with this fast easy meal? This dish will take you about 30 minutes to prep and 45 minutes to complete.

You will need:
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 pound medium shallots, halved or quartered lengthwise (Pieces should be about 3/4 inch think)
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into eighths
1/2 cup white wine
4 Pork chops
Coarse salt and peper

1. Heath the broiler or grill; if you are using the broiler set a rack 4 inches from the heat. In a a large skillet, heat the butter over medium-high heat. Add the shallots; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Cover the pain; reduce the heat to medium. Continue cooking until the shallots are soft, about 5 minutes more.

2. Add the apples and wine; cover, and cook until the apples are beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Uncover; cook stirring, until most of the liquid has evaporated and the apples are tender, 2 to 4 minutes more. Remove from the heat; cover to keep warm.

3. While the apples are cooking, season the port chops generously with salt and pepper; place on a rimmed baking sheet. Broil until cooked though, 3 to 5 minutes per side. To serve, spoon the warm apples mixture over the chops.

For this meal also steamed up some carrots and sugar peas.

This recipe is from the Everyday Food Great Food Fast cookbook. This fabulous text is full of 250 recopies and tricks to make every meal yummy.  I encourage you to pick up your copy and try some of these great ideas.