How to Make Pecan-Crusted Pork with Pumpkin Butter - A Step-by-Step Guide

One of the best things about fall is the abundance of seasonal ingredients that inspire delicious new recipes. From pumpkin and pecans to hearty meats like pork, there's no shortage of flavor combinations to experiment with during this time of year. In this recipe, we're taking the savory and sweet flavors of fall and combining them in a mouthwatering dish that's perfect for a cozy dinner at home. Pecan-Crusted Pork with Pumpkin Butter is a show-stopping main course that's sure to impress you...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 pork chops

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    683 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 62mg
    • Sodium: 436mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 71g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 48g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 113mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 837mg