Black walnuts are common in Missouri and have many, many uses. From savory to sweet, these nuts are delicious and nutritious. Seared pork chops, tangy apples, and a hint of brown sugar makes this dish one for the holiday table.

Photo by Andrew Barton

Black Walnut Praline Pork Chops and Apples

Courtesy of Taste of the Ozarks Recipes

Ingredients:

4 pork chops, approximately 1/2- to 3/4-inch thick
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup black walnuts
2 Granny Smith apples, cored and diced
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Directions:

Season the pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides. In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, sear the pork chops on both sides; then turn down the heat to medium. Add the black walnuts to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer until the pork chops are done, approximately 3-4 minutes.

Serves 4.

This recipe has been featured by Chef Jim Lekander on Taste of the Ozarks recipes on KY3 TV in Springfield, Missouri.

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Article originally published in the December/January 2017 issue of Missouri Life.