Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. whole black peppercorns, crushed
  • 6 pork loin chops (1/2-inch thick)
  • 1/4 c. margarine or butter
  • 2 Tbsp. olive or vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, cut in half
  • 1 c. sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. apple juice

Method

  • Sprinkle half of the crushed peppercorns over one side of pork chops; gently press into pork.
  • Turn pork; repeat with remaining peppercorns.
  • Heat margarine and oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cook garlic in margarine and oil, stirring frequently, until golden.
  • Add pork; cook, uncovered, 5 minutes. Turn pork.
  • Add mushrooms, salt and apple juice.
  • Cover and simmer about 5 minutes longer, or until pork is done.