Country Lane Pork Chops Casserole 🍽️
Description: This delightful recipe has been passed down through generations, originating from an old cookbook cherished by the family matriarch. A fusion of savory pork chops with the subtle sweetness of applesauce and raisins, this comforting dish is reminiscent of cherished memories shared around the family table.
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Calories per Serving: 635.8 kcal
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 6 | Pork chops |
| 3 1/2 | Applesauce |
| 1/2 | Cup seedless raisins |
| 1/2 | Teaspoon salt |
| 1 | Teaspoon cinnamon |
| 1 | Teaspoon nutmeg |
| 1/2 | Teaspoon ground cloves |
| 1/4 | Teaspoon pepper |
| 1 | Pound noodles |
Instructions:
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Season Pork Chops: Start by seasoning the pork chops with salt and pepper, ensuring they are evenly coated on both sides.
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Brown Chops: In a heavy skillet over medium heat, brown the seasoned pork chops until they develop a rich golden crust. Once browned, remove the chops from the skillet and set them aside, keeping them warm.
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Prepare Fruit Mixture: In the same skillet, combine the applesauce, seedless raisins, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground cloves. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend the flavors.
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Cook Noodles: Meanwhile, in a separate pot, cook the noodles in boiling salted water until they are tender. Once cooked, drain the noodles thoroughly.
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Combine Noodles and Fruit Mixture: Add the cooked noodles to the fruit mixture in the skillet, ensuring they are well coated with the flavorful sauce. Mix thoroughly to incorporate all the ingredients evenly.
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Assemble Casserole: Grease a large 2-quart casserole dish, and then arrange the noodle and fruit mixture evenly along the bottom.
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Top with Pork Chops: Carefully place the browned pork chops on top of the noodle mixture in the casserole dish, arranging them in a single layer.
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Bake: Cover the casserole dish with a lid or aluminum foil, and bake in a preheated oven at 325ºF (165ºC) for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the pork chops are tender and cooked through.
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Serve: Once baked, remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve the Country Lane Pork Chops Casserole hot, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh herbs if desired.
This wholesome dish is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, offering a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will surely delight your taste buds and evoke nostalgic memories of home-cooked meals shared with loved ones. Enjoy the comforting goodness of this timeless recipe straight from Grandma’s cookbook! 🍲✨
