Spicy apple pork chops are a quick and easy dish that both adults and kids will love. The sweetness of the apples pairs perfectly with the savory pork, and the little bit of spice from the ginger and cumin is just enough to give it a kick. This is a perfect meal for a busy weeknight. Plus, cleanup is a breeze since you only need one pan! Give these apple pork chops a try tonight. You won’t be disappointed. Now, let’s get cooking!
Appropriate for: Diabetes, Dialysis, Gluten-Free, Kidney Disease, CKD
Spicy Apple Pork Chops Ingredients
- 2 Garlic cloves, pared, minced
- 3/4 tsp. Salt
- 1.2 tsp. Ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp. Sugar
- 1/4 tsp. Pepper
- 1/4 tsp. Ground cumin
- 6 large pork chops
- 2 Medium Rome Beauty apples, unpared, cored, cut into 1-in slices
- 1 Large red onion, pared, cut into 3/4-in slices
How to Prepare Spicy Apple Pork Chops
- Combine first six ingredients
- Rub seasoning mixture into both sides of each pork chop
- Place in large glass pan
- Insert slices of apples and onions between chops
- Crumple aluminum foil and place at each end of pan to press ingredients together
- Cover with foil; bake at 400F for 20 minutes
- Reduce heat to 325F; bake for 30 to 35 minutes
- Uncover
- Remove crumpled foil to separate chops; bake for about 15 minutes until light brown
- Serve over rice
Spicy Apple Pork Chops Nutrition Facts
(Serving size: 1 pork chop)
| Calories | 215 |
| Carbohydrates | 9.8 g |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Dietary Fiber | |
| Total Fat | 13 g |
| Sodium | 330 mg |
| Potassium | 288 mg |
| Phosphorus | 126 mg |
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Source: https://www.rsnhope.org/renal-recipes/spicy-pork-chops-renal-recipes/
About Shree Mulay, MD
Shree Mulay, MD, is a nephrologist and co-owner of The Kidney Experts. He went to medical school at Mahatma Gandhi Mission Medical College and completed his residency at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. Shree manages patients at several West Tennessee Healthcare Hospital locations and serves at numerous dialysis locations across the region. He also sees patients at four kidney care clinic locations. Funny, caring and always wanting to help, Shree is passionate about his practice and devotes much of his time to his patients.
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