Description
Succulent apple butter pork chops bring sweet and savory magic to your dinner table with minimal effort. Perfectly seasoned and pan-seared, this dish delivers rich flavor that will delight your taste buds in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless pork chops
- 1 medium onion
- 1 medium tart apple
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup apple butter
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Thoroughly coat your 4 pork chops with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper, ensuring even seasoning across both sides.
- Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
- Carefully place seasoned pork chops into hot skillet, searing for exactly 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145F.
- Remove pork chops from skillet and transfer to a plate, loosely covering with aluminum foil to retain warmth.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium-low and add sliced onions and chopped apples, sautéing for 5 to 7 minutes until onions turn translucent and apples soften slightly.
- Pour ½ cup apple butter and 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard into skillet, stirring with a small splash of water to create a smooth glaze.
- Return pork chops to skillet, gently coating each piece with the apple butter sauce and cooking for an additional 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
- If sauce seems thin, continue simmering on low heat for 2 to 3 more minutes to reach desired consistency.
Notes
- Always check the internal temperature of the pork chops with a meat thermometer to ensure they reach 145F for safe, juicy meat.
- Thick-cut boneless pork chops work best for this recipe, as they stay tender and absorb the apple butter glaze beautifully.
- Let the pork chops rest for 3-5 minutes after cooking to help them retain their moisture and prevent dry meat.
- For a gluten-free version, use a certified gluten-free whole grain mustard and verify that your apple butter is also gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-23 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg