Put Winning Lucky Leaf Recipes to the Test!

Lucky Leaf has some exciting news. They are pleased to announce that they have partnered with Better Homes & Gardens to select the three winning recipes from our Made with Love Recipe Contest this year. The grand prize winner is Greg F. and his delicious Pork Chops in Apple Jalapeno Barbeque Sauce recipe. The runners up are Nadine M. and her Lemon Bar Blackberry Trifle, and Lindsay W. with her Harvest Apple Ice Cream with Warm Salted Caramel recipe.

Now, it’s your turn to be the judge! Lucky Leaf would love for you to put these winning recipes to the test.  These simple recipes will be perfect for any event throughout the season. Surprise your family and friends with these creative and delicious dishes. You can get the recipe book from the contest for free (just pay $2.95 shipping). Find the details on their website. To wet your appetite, here is the winning recipe for you to try out.  We had it for dinner last night, and it is definitely a unique and tasty creation.

Pork Chops in Apple Jalapeno Barbecue Sauce Ingredients

1 21-ounce can LUCKY LEAF ® Premium Apple Pie Filling

1 cup apple cider vinegar

1 medium onion, chopped

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1/4 to 1/2 cup sliced fresh jalapeno peppers, seeds removed*

2 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 6-ounce can tomato paste

1/4 cup molasses

2 tablespoons yellow mustard

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

4 pork rib chops, cut 1-inch thick

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 tablespoons olive oil

 
Preparation
1. For the Apple Jalapeno Barbecue Sauce, in a medium saucepan combine apple pie filling, the vinegar, onion, cilantro, jalapenos, chipotle, chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and the cumin. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes or until jalapenos are tender. Remove from heat. Use an immersion blender to blend the mixture in the saucepan, or cool slightly and transfer to a food processor or blender. Cover and process or blend until smooth. Return mixture to saucepan, if needed. Whisk in tomato paste, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered 15 minutes, or until sauce thickens to desired consistency. Cover and refrigerate unused portion up to 2 weeks.

2. Season chops with 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper. In a very large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add chops to skillet and cook 5 minutes, turning once, until nicely browned. Add 1 1/2 cups of the Apple Jalapeno Barbecue Sauce. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 15 minutes, or until pork is tender.

*Note: Because hot chile peppers, such as jalapenos, contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes, avoid direct contact with chiles as much as possible. When working with chile peppers, wear plastic or rubber gloves. If your bare hands do touch the chile peppers, wash your hands well with soap and water.
Servings: 4
Cooking Time: 60 minutes

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***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. I did receive a sample of the product to try in order to write a fair and honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way.***