MOLASSES MAGIC PORK CHOPS

6 loin pork chops, 1-inch thick
1 tsp salt, divided use
1/2 tsp. sage
oil (for browning chops)
3 large tart apples
3 tbsp. Brer Rabbit Molasses
5 tbsp. flour
2 cups hot water
1 tbsp. vinegar
1/3 cup seedless raisins

Sprinkle chops with 1/2 teaspoon salt and sage. Brown well on fat edge; brown on both sides. Arrange in layer in baking dish.

Core apples; cut in 1/4-inch slices; place on chops. Add molasses.

Add flour to fat in skillet; cook until browned, stirring constantly. Add water; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Add vinegar, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and raisins; pour over chops and apples.

Cover; bake in moderate oven, 350 degree F, 1 hour, or until apples are tender.

Serves 6
From: Recipelink.com
Adapted from source: Brer Rabbit Book of Molasses Magic, First Printing, October 1956, Penick & Ford, Ltd., Inc.