9 loin pork chops, 3/4 inch thick
Salt
Pepper
3 unpeeled tart red apples
1 1/2 tbsp. butter
6 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground ginger

Brown chops slowly in heavy skillet. Place in shallow baking dish one layer deep. Sprinkle salt and pepper. Core unpeeled apples. Slice 1/2 inch thick rings. Add butter to skillet. Saute apple rings until tender. Place one ring on top of each chop; cover and bake in slow oven (300 degrees) for 45 to 60 minutes.

Remove from oven; sprinkle all with brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger mixture. Baste with drippings to moisten sugar. Finish baking, uncovered, in moderate oven (350 degrees) for 15 to 20 minutes. Makes 9 servings.