Pork Chop and Apple Casserole

Cook Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 6 pork chops, about 3/4-inch thick
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or butter or combination
• salt and pepper
• 3 tart apples
• 3 tablespoons molasses
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups hot water
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup raisins

Preparation:

Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a large heavy skillet; brown the pork chops on both sides. With slotted spoon or spatula, transfer pork chops to a large shallow baking dish. Peel and slice apples; arrange over pork chops. Pour molasses over the pork chops and apples. To the drippings in the skillet, add flour; cook, stirring, until browned. Slowly stir in the hot water; cook until bubbly. Add vinegar, salt, and raisins. Pour sauce over apples and pork chops in the baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour.
Serves 6.