Apple Pork Chops
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
270 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Apple Pork Chops
Description
In the Apple Pork Chops recipe, four bone-in pork chops are seasoned and cooked in butter until deeply browned on both sides. After browning, half a cup of apple cider is added to the pan, and the pork simmers until reaching a safe temperature, ensuring juicy and flavorful meat with a golden crust.
Meanwhile, sliced apples are softened by cooking them in butter and cider separately, allowing them to release natural sweetness and develop tender texture. Adding Dijon mustard and fresh sage to the cider drippings creates a flavorful pan sauce with herbal and tangy notes.
The apples accompany the pork on the plate, and the mustard-sage cider sauce is poured over, marrying sweet and savory elements in a satisfying entree. This dish pairs well with simple sides like roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes for a balanced meal.
Using a meat thermometer is important to avoid overcooking the pork chops, which can dry them out. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to three days.
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 sage chopped, fresh
- 2 cups apples cored and thinly sliced such as Pink Lady or Honeycrisp
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Place the apples on the plate with the pork and pour the sauce over the top. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use apple cider (juice), not apple cider vinegar, to achieve the intended sweet flavor in this dish.
- Cooking pork chops to an internal temperature of 145°F ensures they remain juicy and safe to eat.
- Leftover pork chops keep in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 270 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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