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Apple Pork Chops

These apple pork chops are browned in butter, then simmered in the most delicious cider sauce with fresh apples and sage.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 270 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter divided use
  • 4 bone in pork chops approximately 5-6 ounces each
  • 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons apple cider divided use, fresh cider is best
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage
  • 2 cups apples cored and thinly sliced such as Pink Lady or Honeycrisp
  • Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions

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  1. In a large skillet melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Season the pork generously with salt and pepper; cook for 6 minutes on each side or until deep golden brown.
  2. Add 1/2 cup of cider to the pan and simmer for an additional 6 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the pork chops registers 145 degrees F.
  3. While the chops are cooking, melt the rest of the butter in another large pan over medium heat. Add the apples, and cook for 5 minutes or until the apples start to soften.
  4. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of apple cider to the apples, turn the heat to high and cook for 1-2 minutes more. Season the apples with salt to taste.
  5. Transfer the pork chops to a plate. Whisk the mustard and sage into the cider drippings from the pork pan; season to taste with salt and pepper.
  6. Place the apples on the plate with the pork and pour the sauce over the top. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • This recipe calls for apple cider, as in the juice. Do not use cider vinegar!!!
  • Leftovers will stay fresh in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • It's important to use a meat thermometer to make sure your chops are properly cooked. If they're overcooked, they could end up dry.

Nutrition Information

Calories 270kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 98mg (33%) Sodium 173mg (7%) Potassium 460mg (13%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 260IU (5%) Vitamin C 0.3mg (0%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 270

% Daily Value*

Calories 270kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 98mg 33%
Sodium 173mg 7%
Potassium 460mg 10%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 260IU 5%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.