Samantha Nicole The more mild, almost sweet flavor of pork surprisingly pairs well with the tart sweetness of fresh apples. Apple Pork Chops pair the two together on one plate, marrying the flavors into a sweet and savory blend. Slathered over top with tangy, rich, herby pan sauce, Apple Pork Chops are filling and fanciful with fun flavors for a fantastic dinner. You’ll be licking your lips as you set this main course on the table.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 4 (5-6-ounce) bone-in pork chops
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons apple cider, divided
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon fresh sage, chopped
- 3 apples, cored and thinly sliced
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2 -In a large oven-safe skillet, melt 1 1/2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat.
Step 3 -Generously season the pork with the salt and the pepper.
Step 4 -Place the pork in the skillet and cook until you achieve a deep golden-brown, about 6 minutes on each side.
Step 5 -Add 1/2 cup of the cider to the pan, then place it in the oven to roast to your preferred level of doneness, about 10-15 minutes. For medium-well or 135 degrees F, roast the chops for about 10 minutes. For well-done or 145 degrees F, roast for about 15 minutes.
Step 6 -While the pork is roasting, in a clean skillet, cook the sliced apples for 5 minutes with the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of the butter over medium-high heat.
Step 7 -Add in the remaining 2 tablespoons of the apple cider and increase the heat to high.
Step 8 -Sauté the apple mixture for 1-2 minutes and then season with the salt.
Step 9 -Remove the pork chops from the oven and transfer them to a plate, reserving the drippings in the pan.
Step 10 -Whisk the sage and the mustard into the pork drippings, and season with the salt and the pepper.
Step 11 -Plate the apple mixture with the pork, pouring the sauce over the top and serve.
