Doug Fincke contributed this recipe for Smothered Pork Chops to Endangered Recipes. Fincke is one of Lari Robling's "recipe rescuers," and his life revolves around apples. Fincke takes care of the orchards on the grounds of Montgomery Place in the Hudson Valley. Several varieties of heirloom varieties of apples are grown on the estate, and Fincke has grown to know each one personally.
"The old apple varieties are like people," says Doug Fincke. "You get to know all of their intrinsic qualities."
Pork and apples are a great match, but add mustard and sauerkraut and you have something really special. Robling prefers sweeter apples for this recipes, Braeburn or Rome varieties are perfect. They will break down during the cooking process creating their own sauce for the chops.
As always with our Cook the Book feature, we have five (5) copies of Endangered Recipes to give away this week.
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