“I especially liked the sweet tanginess of theapple buttersauce.”

Learn how to make pork chop sandwiches.

Serve them withsmashed potatoes,fried okra, or your favorite potato chips.

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Ingredients

2tsp.hot dog relish(such as Mt.

Add coleslaw mix, and toss to coat.

Let stand 5 minutes; cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.

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Sprinkle pork chops evenly with pepper and remaining 1 teaspoon salt.

Place flour in a shallow dish.

Dredge pork chops in flour, and shake off excess.

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(Discard any remaining flour.)

Transfer to a plate.

Assemble sandwiches:

Spread each cut side of buns with about 1 1/2 teaspoons apple butter mixture.

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Top each bottom bun with a pork chop, 1/3 cup slaw, and top bun.

(Discard any remaining coleslaw, or reserve for another use.)

If the meat section doesn’t have the boneless pork chops, ask the butcher.

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They’ll happily remove the bone from bone-in cuts.

you’re free to make the apple butter spread and coleslaw mixture up to a day in advance.

Just keep them chilled until you’re ready to use.

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This will avoid any soggy hamburger buns.

Reheat the pork chops in the microwave for about one minute, or until heated through.

Leftovers will last up to five days.

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Thaw them in the fridge overnight, and reheat in the microwave.

Make the coleslaw and spread fresh for the best results.

Can You Make Pork Chop Sandwiches in Advance?

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We recommend cooking the pork chops just before serving so they have the best texture and are heated throughout.

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Southern Living Pork Chop Sandwich assembling the sandwiches

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Southern Living Pork Chop Sandwich ingredients

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