Pecan-Crusted Pork with Pumpkin Butter

Pecan-Crusted Pork with Pumpkin Butter
Pecan-Crusted Pork with Pumpkin Butter might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains roughly 122g of protein, 58g of fat, and a total of 1297 calories. This recipe serves 4. If you have apple juice, pork chops, sugar, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the ground ginger you could follow this main course with the Ginger Cake with Crystallized Ginger Frosting as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 30 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet.

Instructions

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.
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2
Meanwhile, pulse pecans and bread crumbs in a food processor until the pecans are finely chopped.
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3
Pour into a shallow dish, and press pork chops into the mixture to coat.
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4
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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5
Add breaded pork chops and cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
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6
Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
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7
Serve the pork chops with a dollop of pumpkin butter.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In30 m.
Servings4
Health Score57
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