Sweet and savory: Pork chops with apples and cider sauce
Looking for a delicious and easy way to add some flavor to your pork dishes? Look no further than this easy pork chops with apples and cider sauce! This sweet and savory recipe is perfect for any occasion and is sure to become a family favorite.
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Pork chops and applesauce has been around for centuries, but if you are a 50-something reader, you may remember the iconic Peter Brady of the Brady Bunch imitating Humphrey Bogart and coining the term “pork chops and applesauce”. Come on, we know you just said that in your best Bogart voice! The sweetness of apples cuts through the fat of the meat, and the easy texture provides easier digestion of chewy meat. This recipe takes the apples up a notch and combines them with a sweet/tart sauce that will make your tastebuds tingle.
To make this recipe, you’ll need:
- 4 boneless center cut pork chops
- 2 apples, cored and medium sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
How to make pork chops with apples and cider sauce
Preheat your oven to 375°F
Season the pork chops with salt and pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until browned. Transfer to a plate.
In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, apple cider, maple syrup, and Dijon mustard.
Add butter and cornstarch to the pan. Whisk until well combined.
Add the apple cider sauce to the pan and whisk until thickened.
Add the sliced apples, onions, and garlic.
Nestle the chops into the apple mixture. Cover the pan with foil and place in the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the pork chops are cooked through.
Remove the foil and bake an extra 5-7 minutes.
Remove the pork chops from the skillet and place on a serving platter.
Spoon the apple cider sauce over the pork chops and serve immediately.
What to serve with pork chops with apples
Some tasty sides to add to this dish include baked sweet potatoes, sauteed greens such as kale, chard, or spinach, and my personal favorite: Sauteed green beans with garlic and almonds.
This pork and apple cider sauce recipe is perfect for a cozy night in or a special occasion. The sweet/tart sauce pairs perfectly with the savory flavor of the pork chops, making it a dish that’s sure to impress. So go ahead and give this recipe a try – you won’t be disappointed!
Pork Chops With Apples and Cider Sauce
Equipment
- large skillet cast iron gives a beautiful sear
- Small bowl
- sharp knife
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 4 center cut pork chops
- 2 apples, cored and medium slice
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F
- Season the pork chops with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until browned. Transfer to a plate.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, apple cider, maple syrup, and Dijon mustard.
- Add butter and cornstarch to the pan. Whisk until well combined.
- Add the apple cider sauce to the pan and whisk until thickened.
- Add the sliced apples, onions, and garlic.
- Nestle the chops into the apple mixture. Cover the pan with foil and place in the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the pork chops are cooked through.
- Remove the foil and bake an extra 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the pork chops from the skillet and place on a serving platter.
- Spoon the apple cider sauce over the pork chops and serve immediately.
