Pecan-Crusted Pork with Pumpkin Butter

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This is one of my favorite ways to eat pork. Pork chops are crusted in pecans and breadcrumbs, then topped with a delicious homemade pumpkin butter. (You can always use store bought pumpkin butter if you can find it but homemade is always better).

Submitted by Andrew Benoit
Published on June 18, 2020
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 pork chops
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 (14 ounce) can pumpkin puree

  • ¾ cup apple juice

  • ¾ cup sugar

  • 1 pinch ground cloves

  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 cup pecans

  • ¾ cup bread crumbs

  • 4 (1/2 inch thick) boneless pork chops

  • ¼ cup oil for frying

Directions

  1. Whisk together pumpkin puree, apple juice, sugar, cloves, ginger, and cinnamon in a saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the mixture has reached the consistency of applesauce. About 10 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, pulse pecans and bread crumbs in a food processor until the pecans are finely chopped. Pour into a shallow dish, and press pork chops into the mixture to coat.

  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add breaded pork chops and cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve the pork chops with a dollop of pumpkin butter.

Cook's Note

If desired, reduce the sweetness of the pumpkin butter by using just ¼ cup of apple juice mixed with ½ cup water.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

683 Calories
33g Fat
71g Carbs
31g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 683
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33g 42%
Saturated Fat 5g 27%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 436mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 71g 26%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 48g
Protein 31g 62%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 113mg 9%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 837mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.