Baked Pork Chops with Applesauce

These tasty, tender pork chops and applesauce are packed with sweet, smoky flavour. They're on the table in no time at all, making them perfect for hectic weeknights.

4 (7 oz) pork loin chops, bone-in (½" thick)
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
¼ cup brown sugar, packed
1 Tbsp. barbecue sauce
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
½ tsp. sea salt
½ tsp. black pepper, freshly cracked

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C/160°C fan, Gas Mark 4).

Place pork chops in a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet.

Mix remaining ingredients in a small bowl; spoon over chops.

Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 145°F, about 20-25 minutes.

Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve pork with mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables and applesauce.

Makes 4 servings.