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Allison will be graduating in a few short weeks, and I have been trying to find an inexpensive way to feed the many people I know she's going to want to invite to her grad party. As we all know, inflation is at an all time high, and for those of us that have to plan a major celebration, we're going to have to get a little creative this year to save a few dollars. Chicken is usually a good route to go when you're pinching pennies, but as I was perusing the meat counter the other day, a sign caught my eye advertising Pork Chops with Applesauce and I thought that might actually work for the party. Like chicken, pork tends to be budget friendly, so I grabbed a few pounds then went home and searched for an easy and crowd pleasing recipe. As luck would have it, Golden Blossom Honey had exactly the Pork Chops with Applesauce recipe I was looking for.
When you're working on feeding a crowd, not only does the budget factor in on what's being served, but the ease of the recipe plays a major role too. After a test run on pork chops, I've decided we're going to absolutely be tossing them into the party mix. I had this dish together in just under an hour, so that leaves plenty of time for me to tend to other party prep while it's doing its thing in the oven. If you don't have cinnamon on hand, I think you could easily just use cinnamon applesauce and skip the spice. Not that it's a huge time or money saver, but why add in more steps when you don't have to? This recipe works for crowds big and small, so be sure to save it for an easy week night meal or even for Sunday dinner.
Ingredients
4 (1/2-inch thick) pork loin rib chopssalt and pepper to taste
1 cup applesauce
1/4 cup GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
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Will you be hosting or attending any large celebrations this summer?
Sure have to try and get creative with saving a buck indeed. Pork is a way to go. No going to any celebrations for me. My imaginary friends are all boring lol
ReplyDeleteYou need new imaginary friends then LOL
DeleteCongrats to Allison! Where is she going to college? Are you ready for a fully empty nest?
ReplyDeleteWe won't be empty nesters just yet. She decided to start off at our community college and will still be living at home for at least one more year since it's a 15 minute drive from our house. She can keep saving her money instead of throwing it away on room and board or an apartment while she's in school.
DeleteBrady Bunch!!!!!! lol.
ReplyDeleteHere's a story.... lol
DeleteI was thinking about the Brady Bunch too with that title! Lol! I made bbq oven pork chops for my husband’s birthday party this year and it was a hit. We have my nephew’s grad party to attend in a few weeks and a wedding in August. We usually host Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day.
ReplyDeleteSo you have a lot going on this summer too! I mean, if you want some extra company, I'm always down for a road trip for these holidays you'll be hosting LOL
DeleteWith my son coming, we don't have time energy or money for hosting anything for awhile
ReplyDeleteBabies definitely suck all of that out of you! Congrats on the new addition to you family!
DeleteGracias por la receta se ve muy rica. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteGracias por la receta se ve muy rica. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Kisses!
DeleteIt's a nice switch up too. I rarely see pork chops at a dinner, but they are a super popular dish! Congrats to your girlie!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rosey!
DeleteBrady Bunch 101
ReplyDeleteIndeed!
DeleteBrady bunch was the first thing I thought of when I read the title. The pork chops look good though.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Allison on her upcoming graduation. We eat pork chops a lot; I will have to try this recipe sometime.
ReplyDeleteThank you! She's so happy to be done with that chapter of her life.
DeleteWe have May and June birthdays coming up. I think my sister will host because it's hard to transport Margaret and Emerson's stuff.
ReplyDeleteI love porkchops with apple anything. Yum
How are Margaret and Emerson? You haven't mentioned them much lately.
DeleteI use apple sauce when eating a lot of meat, especially pork chops & chicken cutlets. I find it very hard to swallow dry meat so the apple sauce really helps.
ReplyDeleteHonestly, I had never heard of applesauce and meat until recently. Makes sense though because we use apple juice on ham at the holidays.
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