Pork with a Blue Cheese Apple and Mustard Sauce

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Elevate your next dinner with this irresistible Pork with a Blue Cheese Apple and Mustard Sauce recipe—a dish that perfectly balances savory, tangy, and sweet flavors for a gourmet-level experience. Juicy, golden-seared pork chops are smothered in a rich, velvety sauce made with crumbled blue cheese, creamy Dijon mustard, and sweet, sautéed apples, bringing a burst of bold and comforting flavors to your plate. A touch of fresh shallots and heavy cream enhances the sauce's luxurious texture, while a garnish of fresh parsley adds a bright, herbaceous finish. Easy to prepare in under 40 minutes, this dish is ideal for a cozy weeknight meal yet elegant enough to wow guests at your next dinner party. Pair it with roasted vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes for a restaurant-quality meal at home.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 25 min
• Total Time: 40 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

11 items

• 4 pieces Pork chops (bone-in or boneless)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 piece Shallot, finely chopped
• 1 piece Apple, peeled, cored, and diced
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 0.5 cup Blue cheese, crumbled
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

📝 Instructions

8 steps

1. Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and black pepper.

2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear them for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

3. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, add the chopped shallot and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened.

4. Add the diced apple to the skillet and cook for another 3 minutes, until the apple starts to soften.

5. Stir in the Dijon mustard and heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring often, to combine the flavors.

6. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the crumbled blue cheese. Allow it to melt into the sauce, stirring occasionally. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.

7. Return the pork chops to the skillet, spoon the sauce over them, and cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and is fully cooked.

8. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve the pork chops hot with the blue cheese apple mustard sauce spooned generously over the top.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (351.9g)

Calories		717
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		54.5 g	70%
	Saturated Fat	25.7 g	128%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		177 mg	59%
Sodium		885 mg	38%
Total Carbohydrate		9.2 g	3%
	Dietary Fiber	1.4 g	5%
	Total Sugars	5.6 g
Protein		37.3 g	75%
Vitamin D		0.3 mcg	1%
Calcium		129 mg	10%
Iron		1.4 mg	8%
Potassium		551 mg	12%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1964 cal (72.7%%)

Protein: 594 cal (22.0%%)

Carbs: 143 cal (5.3%%)