In 1982 I was in Kindergarten & my mom went back to school at Ohio State. To support my mom, during the week my dad played the role of a single parent. This meant he had to take over the cooking duties for the family, something he wasn’t the best prepared to do. He took this on in a typical "dad" sort of way. His solution was a repeating schedule of meals: Monday night was pizza, Tuesday night was spaghetti, Wednesday night was hamburgers, Thursday night was pork chops & applesauce and Friday night our mom came home & Dad always roasted a chicken. To this day whenever my family has pork chops, I have to also serve applesauce, & I remember that time with my dad. Pork chops & applesauce is the epitome of simple, American fare. This recipe is reminiscent of my childhood in honor of the sacrifices of both of my parents – my mom, who took on the daunting task of leaving home to complete her degree, & my dad who held down the home front and supported her while she followed her passion.
Kenmore State Fair Winner: Pork Chops and Applesauce on a Stick
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