Pecan-Crusted Pork with Pumpkin Butter

Ingredients

• 0.8 cup apple juice 
• 0.8 cup breadcrumbs 
• 14 ounce pumpkin puree canned
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
• 1 pinch ground cloves 
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger 
• 0.3 cup cooking oil for frying
• 1 cup pecans 
• 16 servings pork chops boneless (1/)
• 0.8 cup sugar 

Equipment

• food processor
• frying pan
• paper towels
• sauce pan
• whisk

Directions

1. Whisk together pumpkin puree, apple juice, sugar, cloves, ginger, and cinnamon in a saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the mixture has reached the consistency of applesauce. About 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, pulse pecans and bread crumbs in a food processor until the pecans are finely chopped.
3. Pour into a shallow dish, and press pork chops into the mixture to coat.
4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Add breaded pork chops and cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
6. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
7. Serve the pork chops with a dollop of pumpkin butter.