1/3 cup maple syrup 1 tablespoon spicy mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs 16 ounces pork chop -- 4 pieces 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 cup apple cider 2 medium Golden Delicious apples -- cut 16 wedges 2 tablespoons fresh parsley -- chopped
Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk, and set aside. Place breadcrumbs in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add pork; seal bag, and shake to coat pork with breadcrumbs.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add pork, and cook 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Add cider and apple wedges; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes or until pork is done. add maple syrup mixture, and cook 5 minutes or until thick and syrupy.
Arrange pork and apples on a platter; drizzle with syrup mixture, and sprinkle with parsley. Yield 4 servings (serving size: 1 pork cutlet and 8 apple wedges).
NI: Calories 352; Fat 11.2 gm; Fiber 2.5
Per serving: 339 Calories (kcal); 14g Total Fat; (37% calories from fat); 19g Protein; 34g Carbohydrate; 56mg Cholesterol; 294mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 1/2 Grain (Starch); 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Fruit; 1 1/2 Fat; 1 Other Carbohydrates
