Flemish Style Pork Chops

This is from the north of Belgium, as reflected by the generous use of butter. Serve this with boiled potatoes and other vegetables for dinner.

4 pork chops, each about 1 to 11⁄4 inches thick

salt, pepper to taste

2 ounces butter

2 TBS lemon juice

4 crushed juniper berries rosemary sprig

5 sprigs parsley, chopped

4 large, tart eating apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1⁄4-inch slices

1 ounce butter, melted

• Season chops with salt and pepper.
• Heat butter in a heavy pan; brown chops gently on both sides.
• Place meat in a shallow casserole.
• Sprinkle with lemon juice, juniper berries, rosemary, parsley, salt, and pepper.
• Cover with apple slices; drizzle with melted butter.
• Cover and bake in a preheated 3508F oven for 30–35 minutes, or until chops are done but still moist.
• Serve immediately.