Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 Red Delicious apples, peeled, cored, 1/3-inch wedges
  • 1/4 cup Grand Marnier
  • 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon orange peel, grated
  • 4 pork chops, 1 1/4-inch thick

Method

  • Melt butter with oil in heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add apples and saute until tender and golden, about 10 minutes.
  • Add liqueur and bring to boil. Add broth, 2 tablespoons parsley, honey and orange peel. Simmer until liquid is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove sauce from heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate).
  • Position rack 6-inches from heat source and preheat broiler. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. Arrange on baking sheet or broiler pan. Broil until pork is no longer pink inside, about 7 minutes per side. Transfer pork to plates.
  • Bring sauce to simmer. Spoon over pork. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons parsley and serve.