Pork Chop Barley Casserole

Ingredients

• 4 boneless pork chops
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon fresh sage
• salt and pepper
• 1-2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 granny smith apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
• 1 granny smith apple, peeled, cored, sliced
• 1 cup barley
• 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375f.

2. 2

   Heat 1 tbsp oil in skillet.

3. 3

   Season pork with salt, pepper, sage and thyme, brown on both sides 4 mins per side, remove.

4. 4

   Add extra olive oil if needed.

5. 5

   Sauté onion, garlic, peppers until softened.

6. 6

   Add barley and coat, stir in stock and bring to a boil.

7. 7

   Lower heat and simmer, covered for 15 minutes.

8. 8

   Stir in chopped apple.

9. 9

   Put barley mixture into a casserole pan.

10. 10

    Top with pork chops and bake, covered for 40 minutes.

11. 11

    Mix butter, maple syrup, cinnamon and brown sugar in a small dish.

12. 12

    Uncover casserole, add pork and apple slices, and brush with maple sugar mixture.

13. 13

    Cook an additional 10-15 minutes.

14. 14

    Let it stand a few minutes, and serve.