Back to School Special

In honor of this rainy fall feeling day, and the kiddies going back to school I felt it appropriate to make some old school comfort food for dinner.
Most of the prep was taken care of last night to make for a smooth evening, good thing because the rain was gross and traffic was bad.


The Meal:

• Breaded Pork Chops
• Apple Sauce
• Mashed Potatoes
• Brussels Sprouts
• Gravy
• Biscuits

The Prep:

• Brine the Pork:  Rinse chops, put in Ziploc bag (inside a medium bowl) add chicken stock, salt, sugar, water, rosemary, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder
• Make the Applesauce:  2 Fuji Apples grated or finely chopped, 1/4 cup water, juice of half lemon or OJ, Cinnamon stick - Simmer in a pot till soft and slightly sweet
• Potatoes:  Peel and cut potatoes, cover in bowl of water and refrigerate overnight

The Dinner:

• Boil the taters
• Toast the biscuits
• Warm the Apple Sauce
• Dip the chops in egg, then panko, then place nonstick baking sheet - bake till 155 degrees
• Quarter the sprouts, sautee in medium/high pan w/olive oil, chopped shallots or leeks....cook till browned and tender.  Add a few splashes of chicken stock and maple syrup