Pork Chops, Golden Apple and Raisin Sauce, Whole Wheat Pasta Mac-n-Cheddar

pork, apples, milk, cheddar, broccoli, flour, apple, maple syrup, brown, brown sugar, butter

Ingredients

• Salt
1/2 pound whole wheat shells or penne pasta
• 4 golden apples, cored and chopped
• 1 cup cloudy apple cider
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• A handful golden raisins
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 large center cut pork loin chops, 1 1/2-inch thick
• Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 rounded tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 pound extra-sharp white cheddar
• A few grates nutmeg, to taste
• Dash hot sauce
• 2 cups broccoli tops, cut into small florets
• 2 tablespoons spicy brown or grainy Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup maple syrup

Directions for Pork Chops, Golden Apple and Raisin Sauce, Whole Wheat Pasta Mac-n-Cheddar Recipe