Pork Wowsa

Carol Nau of Waverly was the first place winner from the Nebraska State Fair for this dish. Add a green salad and hot roll for a delicious meal to wow your guests!

Recipe Ingredients:

6 boneless pork loin chops, 1-inch thick
1 (16-ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
1 cup Catalina salad dressing
1 medium tart apple, chopped
1 (1-ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
1/4 cup pecans, coarsely chopped

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Place chops in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
3. Mix together cranberry sauce, salad dressing, apple, onion soup mix and pecans. Pour over chops.
4. Bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes or until chops reach an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C).
5. Let stand 5 minutes.
6. Serve over your favorite pasta.

Makes 6 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/6 of recipe): Calories: 432 calories;; Protein: 23 grams; Fat: 20 grams; Sodium: 961 milligrams; Cholesterol: 56 milligrams; Saturated Fat: 3 grams; Carbohydrates: 45 grams; Fiber: 3 grams.

Recipe provided courtesy of National Pork Board.