Pecan-Crusted Pork Chops with Pumpkin Butter

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Pecan-Crusted Pork Chops with Pumpkin Butter.

1. Step 1

   Start by whisking together the pumpkin puree, apple juice, sugar, ground cloves, ginger, and cinnamon in a saucepan. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer. Keep an eye on it as it cooks, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to a consistency similar to applesauce, which should take about 10 minutes.

2. Step 2

   While the pumpkin butter is simmering, grab your food processor and pulse the pecans and bread crumbs together until the pecans are finely chopped. Transfer this mixture to a shallow dish, creating a lovely coating for your pork chops.

3. Step 3

   Next, heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, take each pork chop and press it firmly into the pecan-bread crumb mixture, ensuring it's well coated on both sides. Carefully place the breaded pork chops into the skillet, cooking them until they turn a beautiful golden brown on each side. This should take about 4 minutes per side, and you want to make sure they are cooked through.

4. Step 4

   Once cooked, remove the pork chops from the skillet and let them drain on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil. Now, it’s time to serve! Place the pork chops on a plate and add a generous dollop of your homemade pumpkin butter on top. Enjoy the delightful combination of flavors!