Pork Chops And Apple Bake

Directions

1. 1
   In bowl whisk egg.
2. 2
   In separate bowl mix together wheat germ, basil, rosemary, garlic powder.
3. 3
   Rinse and pat dry pork chops (may be pork loin chops or pork steaks).
4. 4
   Dip chops in egg wash.
5. 5
   Dredge through wheat germ mixture.
6. 6
   Put into 9X13 roasting pan, add water to pan.
7. 7
   Drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
8. 8
   Put in oven at 350 degrees for 1-1 1/2 hours.
9. 9
   In the meantime, quarter apple and remove cores.
10. 10
    In a separate bowl, mix together cinnamon and nutmeg.
11. 11
    Put apple in bowl and stir to cover apple with mixture.
12. 12
    1/2 hour after chops are in oven, flip chops over and put apples on top of chops, return to oven and continue to bake.
13. 13
    **NOTE: check after 1 hour total baking time for doneness depending on thickness of chops and oven variations time can vary 1- 1 1/2 hours.
14. 14
    Serve with side dish and vegetables.
15. 15
    Au jus from baking can be dripped over chops and apples on a platter or can be made into a tasty gravy.