A recent trip to the farmers market rekindled me with an old friend: Sansonetti Gourmet Food. Gluten-free, MSG free and nut-free, the sauces produced by Sansonetti are made locally (Holly) and in small batches. I picked up a bottle of Michigan Cherry BBQ Sauce, Michigan Maple BBQ Sauce and Michigan Apple Glaze. The possibilities were endless.

Here is a list of recipes at the company's site. I enjoy both the cherry and apple glazes on chicken and pork. The maple is good on meatloaf or fish. Here is my own recipe that uses a lot of Michigan products:

Michigan Pork Chops
4 thin-cut, boneless chops
4 strips bacon (Kraft, Applegate Farms or from your local farmer)
1 apple (get some from your local orchard!)
salt and pepper to taste
Michigan Cherry BBQ Sauce (Get at Hiller's, Howell Farmer's Market or here)

Salt and pepper chops and place in small casserole dish (big enough so the chops can lay side-by-side). Top each with 2-3 think slices of apple and wrap each with 1 strip bacon. Cook 375 F for about 25 minutes. Pour about 1 cup sauce over top and cook another 5 minutes until bubbly. Serve with some fresh acorn squash or market veggies. A Michigan fall feast!