Saucy Apple Pork Chops
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
443 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Saucy Apple Pork Chops
Description
The recipe uses thick pork chops seasoned with a spice blend of chili powder, paprika, and onion powder, which adds a smoky and savory foundation before searing. After browning, a saucepan sauce is prepared by reducing apple cider vinegar then adding apples, broth, maple syrup, and mustard. This mixture is boiled to concentrate flavors and provide a balance of sweet, fruity, tangy, and spicy notes in the sauce.
The chops are finished cooking in the skillet over moderate heat with a lid ajar to promote gentle doneness while retaining moisture. The apple sauce remains a thin au-jus rather than a glaze, coating the meat lightly and enhancing the pork's natural taste with bright maple-apple accents.
This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes and steamed or sautéed greens for a hearty meal. Garnishing with fresh parsley adds a subtle herbal note and color contrast.
If a thicker sauce is preferred, a cornstarch slurry can be added to thicken the apple sauce while boiling. Bone-in chops will require slightly longer cooking.
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops at least 1-inch thick (boneless or bone-in, center cut
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 3 TB apple cider vinegar
- 1 medium apple any variety, peeled and thinly sliced
- ½ cup chicken broth regular strength
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tsp coarse ground mustard with seeds
- 3 TB olive oil divided
- parsley if desired, garnish, freshly chopped
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the chili powder, paprika, onion powder, and salt.
- Use paper towels to dry excess moisture from pork chops. Press seasoning evenly over both sides of the pork chops. Set aside.
- In a saucepan set over medium-high heat, add the apple cider vinegar and reduce it by half. Stir in apples, chicken broth, maple syrup, and mustard. Bring to a boil and continue boiling (uncovered) until reduced, 6 minutes. Turn heat off. Add 1/4 tsp table salt, or to taste. Keep warm.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side (cook in 2 batches if needed; don't crowd pan.) Reduce the heat to medium-low, with lid on but slightly ajar to allow steam to escape. Cook 2-3 more minutes or just until center is cooked; do not over cook.
- Transfer to a serving platter and serve with the maple apple sauce. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
Notes
- The maple apple sauce is pourable and thin by design; add a cornstarch slurry during the boiling step for a thicker glaze.
- Bone-in pork chops take longer to cook; add about a minute more per side compared to boneless.
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes and kale or Brussels sprout salad for a balanced meal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 443 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 443kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 804mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 684mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 367IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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