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Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 45 mins
Total: 60 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Yield: 4 pork chops
75 ratings
Pork chops are an ideal dinner idea when you need something quick and easy, and when paired with apples, butter, and brown sugar, it becomes a meal the whole family will love. Pork and apples are a classic combination, and tart ones, such as Granny Smith or McIntosh, are best in this recipe. Granny Smith apples are especially nice because they have a firm and crisp texture and they don't turn brown as quickly as other varieties.
People worry about pork drying out in the oven and it's true that it's easy for that to happen. But this recipe requires covering the pork with foil, and baking it at a moderate temperature, both of which help prevent it from getting dried out. Adding apples also helps, because in addition to their tart and sweet flavor, they add moisture as well.
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This recipe is delicious as is, but you can add more ingredients if you'd like. You could sauté some onions and garlic in butter and add to the pork chops, or toss in some cubed potatoes. Add some fresh or dried herbs, such as marjoram, rosemary, or thyme. Pork chops and apples are great with a green salad, mashed potatoes, or steamed green beans.
"I used bone-in pork chops for this recipe because they're so much juicier. The pork paired extremely well with McIntosh apples and brown sugar, while the butter added just a touch of creaminess. Really delicious!" —Diana Andrews
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Ingredients
4 boneless pork chops, about 14-ounces each, 3/4-inch thick
1/2 teaspoon salt, more to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, more to taste
2 medium apples, preferably Granny Smith or McIntosh
2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
2 to 3 tablespoons brown sugar
Steps to Make It
Gather the ingredients.
Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 350 F.
Place the pork chops in a baking dish in a single layer and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
Cover the dish with foil and bake the chops for 30 minutes.
Toward the end of cooking time, peel, core, and coarsely chop the apples.
Remove the pork from the oven, uncover the dish, and sprinkle the apples on top of each chop.
Dot evenly with the butter and sprinkle with the brown sugar.
Return the pan to the oven and bake, uncovered, until the pork chops reach at least 145 F on an instant-read thermometer, about 10 minutes. Let rest at least 5 minutes before serving.
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Variation
Feel free to use bone-in pork chops instead of boneless if that's what you have on hand. Some people prefer cuts with the bone in because they tend to be juicier. Just keep in mind they will take a few minutes longer to cook.
How to Store and Freeze Pork Chops
Leftover pork chops should keep in the refrigerator for 3 or 4 days. To prevent them from drying out when you're ready to eat them again, it's best to reheat them in a low oven (300 F), covered with foil. You may add fresh apples to perk the dish up, along with a bit of brown sugar or fresh herbs if need be.
If you would like to freeze pork chops, make sure they're in a zip-close plastic freezer bag with as much air squeezed out as possible. Then, thaw in the refrigerator, and reheat gently in a warm skillet with a little bit of butter, or cover them with foil and reheat in the oven.
| Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
|---|---|
| 446 | Calories |
| 25g | Fat |
| 22g | Carbs |
| 37g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 4 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 446 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 25g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat 10g | 52% |
| Cholesterol 118mg | 39% |
| Sodium 430mg | 19% |
| Total Carbohydrate 22g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% |
| Total Sugars 17g | |
| Protein 37g | |
| Vitamin C 6mg | 31% |
| Calcium 25mg | 2% |
| Iron 1mg | 6% |
| Potassium 655mg | 14% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)
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