4.7 from 9 votes
Apple Cinnamon Pork Chops
The perfect fall dinner of Apple Cinnamon Pork Chops with fresh rosemary, brown sugar sweet potatoes, and flavorful cinnamon apples.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 590 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter divided
- 2 bone-in pork chops at least 1-inch thick
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 medium tart apples chopped
Mashed Sweet Potatoes:
- 6 sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or a bit more, depends how creamy you prefer them
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- salt
Garnish:
- fresh Rosemary
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
- In the meantime, mix salt, one tablespoon of brown sugar, and one teaspoon of black pepper in a small bowl. Season the pork chops with the mixture and set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet. Add seasoned pork chops and cook on each side for 4-5 minutes, until golden brown.
- Using tongs, remove the pork chops and set aside; cover with foil to keep warm.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, chopped apples, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the skillet.
- Cook and stir until apples are tender, about 7 - 10 minutes.
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Mashed Sweet Potatoes:
- Once the potatoes are done, blend them with an electric mixer on low, slowly adding cream, about 1/2 cup at a time. Use more or less to achieve the desired texture. Add butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt to taste. Blend until smooth.
- Serve the pork chops over sweet potatoes, topped with apples.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0g
Calories
590kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Cholesterol
123mg
(41%)
Sodium
667mg
(28%)
Potassium
1020mg
(29%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Vitamin A
28440IU
(569%)
Vitamin C
4.7mg
(5%)
Calcium
145mg
(15%)
Iron
1.8mg
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 590
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 590kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 123mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 667mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 1020mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 28440IU | 569% |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 145mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.