Motorbuys | Local Jobs | Homes | Rental Property | Coupons | Garage Sales| Classifieds | Worship | ShopNow
May 17, 2008, 7:51 am
Send your favorite photo to  snapshots at Prior Lake American
Welcome to the new plamerican.com, the home page of the Prior Lake American newspaper. Let us know what you think of the changes to the site.
Got a news tip? Email us, or call us at (952) 447-6669

User login

Email Edition
Type in your email address and click "Subscribe" to receive our E-mail Edition in your inbox.




Poll

We know you read the online version of the Prior Lake American. Do you read the print edition?
I subscribe, and I read the print edition for more detail.
63%
I don’t subscribe, but I read it elsewhere.
10%
I don’t subscribe, but I occasionally pick up the print edition at the store.
2%
I used to subscribe, but I don’t anymore.
6%
I never read the print edition.
20%
Total votes: 51
Add our RSS feed to your favorite service.

Add to Google Reader or Homepage

Subscribe in NewsGator Online

Add to My AOL

Get Firefox

Pork Chops, Golden Apple and Raisin Sauce, Whole Wheat Pasta Mac-n-Cheddar

Filed under:


Here's another really good Rachel Ray recipe. I don't know what it is about her recipes lately, but I really like this one.

1/2 pound whole wheat shells or penne pasta 
4 golden apples, cored and chopped 
1 cup cloudy apple cider 
3 tablespoons brown sugar 
A handful golden raisins 
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
4 large center cut pork loin chops, 1 1/2-inch thick 
Black pepper 
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 
2 tablespoons butter 
1 rounded tablespoon all-purpose flour 
2 cups milk 
1/2 pound extra-sharp white cheddar 
A few grates nutmeg, to taste 
Dash hot sauce 
2 cups broccoli tops, cut into small florets 
2 tablespoons spicy brown or grainy Dijon mustard 
1/4 cup maple syrup

 

Heat a large pot of water for pasta. Season water with salt and cook pasta to al dente.

Add apples to a medium pot and stir in cider, sugar, raisins, cinnamon and a pinch of salt. Place pot over medium-high heat and cook until tender, about 12 minutes.

Season chops with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chops and cook 6 to 7 minutes on each side.

While chops cook, heat 2 tablespoons butter in a sauce pot over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook a minute then whisk in milk and season with salt and pepper. Grate cheese and stir into sauce and season with nutmeg, to taste, and a dash of hot sauce. Reduce heat to low.

Add broccoli to pasta last 2 minutes of cook time. Drain and return to pasta pot. Add cheese sauce and stir to coat.

Add mustard and syrup to chops and glaze, 1 minute.

Serve pork with apple sauce, macaroni and cheddar with broccoli along side.

 

 

 


No votes yet

What is it about pork chops...

Back to page top

What is it about pork chops and apples?
Try this one out if you like pork chops. Once the prep is out of the way, this is really easy.


Submitted by Shawn Hogendorf on March 17, 2008 - 9:09pm.

Whenever you see pictures of...

Back to page top

Whenever you see pictures of a pig roast, the pig always has an apple in its mouth. I think it's a pairing suggestion on the part of the pig.


Submitted by Ruth Anne Maddox on March 18, 2008 - 5:32pm.

I think I prefer Shawn's...

Back to page top

I think I prefer Shawn's recipe to a whole, roasted pig over a fire pit. I know, it's supposed to be fabulous (and it went over really well last year at Lakefront Days); somehow, I have trouble eating foods that stare back at me.


Submitted by Joanna Miller on March 20, 2008 - 11:56am.

Ha, very nice. I heard on...

Back to page top

Ha, very nice.
I heard on the Food Network that apples help people digest the pork better, as well.


Submitted by Shawn Hogendorf on March 18, 2008 - 6:07pm.

Our Other Sites

Newspapers

The Chaska Herald
News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Chaska, Minnesota.
The Chanhassen Villager
News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Chanhassen, Minnesota.
The Eden Prairie News
News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
The Shakopee Valley News
News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Shakopee, Minnesota.
The Jordan Independent
News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Jordan, Minnesota.
The Prior Lake American
News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Prior Lake, Minnesota.
The Savage Pacer
News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Savage, Minnesota.
Victoria Town Square.com
News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Victoria, Minnesota.
Minnesota Reader.com
Links to news and community information gathered from dozens of Minnesota newspapers, open for comments, discussion and rating by readers.

Entertainment

Let's Go! Southwest
Arts, entertainment and "to do" information for the Minnepolis southwest suburbs includes extensive events calendar.

Churches

Worship Directory
Churches and worship services in the southwest suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul, including the cities of Chaska, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Jordan, Savage, Shakopee, and Prior Lake.

Community Guides

Guide to Belle Plaine
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Belle Plaine, Minnesota.
Guide to Carver and Cologne
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Carver and Cologne, Minnesota.
Guide to Chanhassen
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
Guide to Chaska
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Chaska, Minnesota.
Guide to Eden Prairie
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
Guide to Excelsior
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Excelsior, Minnesota.
Guide to Jordan
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Jordan, Minnesota.
Guide to Prior Lake
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Prior Lake, Minnesota.
Guide to Savage
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Savage, Minnesota.
Guide to Shakopee
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Shakopee, Minnesota.
Guide to Victoria
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Victoria, Minnesota.

Classifieds

Southwest Jobs Now
Job listings and career opportunities in the southwest suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul, including the cities of Chaska, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Jordan, Savage, Shakopee, and Prior Lake.
Southwest Homes Now
Real estate listings and homes for sale in the southwest suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul, including the cities of Chaska, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Jordan, Savage, Shakopee, and Prior Lake.
Southwest Shop Now
Job listings, used items, garage sales, and everything you'd find in the classifieds. Items from the southwest suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul, including the cities of Chaska, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Jordan, Savage, Shakopee, and Prior Lake.
Motorbuys.com
Shop online for a great selection of vehicles from Central Minnesota and the Southwest Metro Area.

Coupons

SaverFreak, Minnesota's once-a-week super coupon deal.
Southwest Coupons Online
Printable coupons for deals and discounts from stores and service shops in the southwest suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul, including the cities of Chaska, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Jordan, Savage, Shakopee, and Prior Lake.

Special Directories

Welcome Home
Home improvement, remodeling and real estate construction tips and services in the southwest suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul, including the cities of Chaska, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Jordan, Savage, Shakopee, and Prior Lake.