Pork with Apple Butter Sauce
Transform your weeknight dinner into a gourmet experience with this Pork with Apple Butter Sauce recipe—an irresistible blend of savory and sweet flavors. Tender, golden-browned boneless pork chops are paired with a luxuriously silky apple butter sauce, enriched with chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of heavy cream for depth. Enhanced with fresh thyme, the sauce perfectly balances sweetness and tang, creating a mouthwatering glaze that clings to the pork. This quick and easy dish comes together in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal option for both busy weeknights and special occasions. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a comforting meal that’s sure to impress your family and guests alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless pork chops
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup apple butter
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
Sear the pork chops in the hot skillet for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove the chops from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the skillet. Allow it to melt, then stir in the apple butter, chicken broth, and apple cider vinegar.
Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
Return the pork chops to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them. Cover the skillet and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Add the fresh thyme leaves and stir in the heavy cream, letting the sauce simmer for 1 minute to combine.
Remove the skillet from heat. Serve the pork chops drizzled with the apple butter sauce. Pair with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1622 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.1 g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.4 g | 212% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 392 mg | 131% | |
| Sodium | 2899 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.0 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.0 g | ||
| Protein | 106.3 g | 213% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 76 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 1855 mg | 39% | |
*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.
