Caramel Apple Pork Chops

Ingredients and Weight:

1. Pork chops - 8 pieces (about 2 pounds)
2. Apples - 4 medium (about 1 pound)
3. Caramel sauce - 1 cup
4. Brown sugar - 1/4 cup
5. Garlic cloves - 3-4
6. Fresh rosemary - 1 sprig
7. Salt and pepper - to taste
8. Cooking oil - for frying

Preparation Time:

• Preparation: 20 minutes
• Cooking: 40 minutes
• Total: 1 hour

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a bowl, combine caramel sauce and brown sugar, set aside.
2. Slice apples into thin rings and soak in a bowl of water with a squeeze of lemon juice to prevent browning.
3. Heat oil in a frying pan and fry pork chops until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same pan, add garlic and rosemary, then the caramel-brown sugar mixture. Stir until bubbling and thickened.
5. Add pork chops back to the pan, coat with the caramel sauce, and let it simmer for a few minutes.
6. Remove pork chops, arrange on a plate, and top with apple slices. Pour any remaining caramel sauce over the pork chops and apples.
7. Season with salt and pepper, if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information: (Per serving)

• Calories: Approx. 400-500 (depending on the amount of caramel sauce used)
• Fat: 25-30g
• Protein: 30-40g
• Carbohydrates: 30-40g (including sugar from caramel sauce)

Dish Characteristics:

• Sweet and savory combination creates a unique flavor profile.
• The dish showcases creative cooking techniques with pork chops and apples.
• The dish is visually appealing with the caramel glazing and apple slices on top.

User Comments:

1. "The combination of caramel and apples was amazing! The pork chops were tender and juicy."
2. "This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The caramel sauce was a great touch."
3. "I loved the balance of flavors between the sweet caramel and the pork chops."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to use fresh ingredients for best results.
• Adjust the amount of caramel sauce according to preference for a richer or less sweet dish.
• If you prefer a healthier option, you can reduce the amount of oil used for frying the pork chops or even bake them instead of frying.