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Fried Pork Chops with Apples
These fried pork chops with apples are cooked in an apple-dijon sauce until tender and flavorful!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 430 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 boneless loin chops about 1” thick
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ red onion sliced
- 2 large tart apples sliced
- ⅔ cup apple cider or as needed, not apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons whole grain dijon mustard
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme or ⅛ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
Instructions
- Season pork chops with garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown pork chops about 5 minutes on each side or until browned (be sure not to overcook the pork). Remove from the pan, and set on a plate.
- Add butter and onions to the skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes or until onions start to soften. Add apples and continue to cook until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk apple cider, mustard, and cinnamon, and add to the skillet with thyme. Simmer 2-3 minutes.
- Add the pork chops, along with any juices on the plate, back into the skillet.
- Push the pork chops down into the apples. Simmer an additional 2-3 minutes or until the sauce has cooked down slightly and the pork reaches 145°F with a meat thermometer.
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Notes
- *Ensure you are using apple cider and not apple cider vinegar in this recipe.
- Pork chops can (and should) be served a little bit pink in the middle and cooked to about 145°F on an instant-read thermometer. Do not overcook. Keep in mind that the pork chops will continue to cook a little bit once removed from the heat.
- If using a very large skillet, the cider may evaporate quickly and you may need to add a little bit extra.
- Red apples (or thinner skinned apples) can be peeled if preferred. If using thicker-skinned apples, they should be peeled to keep the skins from being tough.
Nutrition Information
Calories
430
(22%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
124mg
(41%)
Sodium
165mg
(7%)
Potassium
764mg
(22%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
172IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 430
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 430 | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 124mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 165mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 764mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 172IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.