Chops with Cabbage and Apples
4 pork loin chops, 3/4 inches thick
Salt & Pepper
3 cloves fresh garlic, peeled
4 tsp. water
1 tsp. salt
1/2 small bay leaf
3 medium apples, peeled, cored and coarsely chopped
1 medium head cabbage, cored and coarsely chopped
1/2 small onion, chopped
1/4 C. sugar
2 tsp. EACH vinegar and water
1 1/2 tsp. flour
Trim fat from chops; cook fat in a skillet to oil its surface. Discard fat, Season chops with salt and pepper; brown chops in the skillet Add garlic, 2 tsp. water, 1/2 tsp. salt, and bay leaf, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove chops and discard garlic and bay leaf. To the skillet add apples and cabbage. Blend onion, sugar, vinegar, and water, flour, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt. Cover and simmer 5 minutes. Return chops to the skillet, cover and cook 20 minutes until chops are fork tender.