Pork Chops with Golden Applesauce
Transform your dinner table into a comforting culinary masterpiece with these tender *Pork Chops with Golden Applesauce*. This savory-sweet recipe features perfectly seasoned, bone-in pork chops seared to golden perfection and nestled in a luxurious applesauce made with caramelized onions, Golden Delicious apples, warm cinnamon, and a splash of apple cider. The subtle hint of thyme and bright touch of lemon juice balance the richness of the dish, creating a harmony of flavors that’s nothing short of irresistible. Ready in just 40 minutes, this one-skillet wonder is ideal for weeknight meals or casual entertaining. Serve it alongside creamy mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a wholesome, restaurant-quality meal that will have everyone asking for seconds! Keywords: pork chops, applesauce, skillet dinner, easy weeknight meals, savory-sweet recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Bone-in pork chops
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 large Yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 3 medium Golden Delicious apples, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Apple cider
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
Season the pork chops on both sides with salt, black pepper, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the pork chops and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, add the sliced onions and sauté for 5 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the diced apples, brown sugar, apple cider, lemon juice, and thyme to the skillet. Stir well to combine, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft and the mixture has thickened into a sauce-like consistency.
Return the pork chops and any accumulated juices from the plate back to the skillet. Spoon the applesauce over the chops and cover with a lid.
Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to allow the pork chops to heat through and absorb the flavors of the sauce.
Serve the pork chops hot, topped with generous spoonfuls of golden applesauce. Pair with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2763 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 164.8 g | 211% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.4 g | 292% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 606 mg | 202% | |
| Sodium | 2859 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 118.5 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 93.7 g | ||
| Protein | 195.9 g | 392% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 205 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 3493 mg | 74% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
