• 4 pork loin chops, bone in
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 tsp. unsalted butter
• 1 tsp. olive oil
• 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
• 2 shallots, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 1/2 cup evaporated skim milk
• 2 Tbs. apple brandy

Season pork with thyme and pepper to taste. Melt butter and oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Cook chops 3 minutes. Turn chops over and add apple and shallots to skillet. Season with salt to taste. Cook 3 minutes or until chops are browned and apples are softened. Stir in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and cook 8-10 minutes, or until chops and apples are tender and sauce is thickened.

Per serving: calories 220, fat 6.6g, 29% calories from fat, cholesterol 56mg, protein 21.3g, carbohydrates 14.7g, fiber 1.2g, sugar 11.7g, sodium 94mg, diet points 5.2.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.3, Vegetable: 0.0, Fruit: 0.6, Bread: 0.0, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 1.3, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 2.5

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The recommended wines are: White Zinfandel, Chardonnay, or Burgundy.