Awesome Honey Pecan Pork Chops with Rutabaga in cheese sauce

Friday, 12 February
Honey Pecan Pork Chops
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 4

"A glaze of warm honey and pecans makes thin and tender pork loin cutlets extra yummy. Be careful not to overcook the pork or the sauce. A light touch is the key."
Ingredients:
1 1/4 pounds boneless pork loin, pounded
thin
1/2 cup all-purpose flour for coating
salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Directions:
1. In a shallow dish, mix together flour, salt and pepper. Dredge pork cutlets in the flour mixture.
2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add chops, and brown both sides. Transfer to a warm plate.
3. Mix honey and pecans into the pan drippings. Heat through, stirring constantly. Pour sauce over cutlets.


Rutabaga with Cheese Sauce
Cooked rutabaga is baked with a cheese sauce and bread crumbs.
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
•1/4 cup melted butter
•1/4 cup all-purpose flour
•2 cups milk
•1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
•salt and pepper
•1 large rutabaga, diced and cooked (4 to 5 cups diced)
•1/2 cup soft bread crumbs tossed with 1 tablespoon butter
Preparation:
Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat; stir in flour. Continue to cook and stir until smooth; gradually stir in milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add cheese and stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Place rutabaga in a shallow, lightly buttered baking dish; pour sauce over rutabaga. Sprinkle with buttered bread crumbs. Bake at 400° for 15 to 20 minutes. Serves 6.