Best 5 Apple Butter Sauce For Pork Recipes

Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of pork tenderloin or pork chops elevated with a luscious apple butter sauce. This delectable sauce, crafted from sweet and tangy apples, warm spices, and a hint of savory notes, transforms an ordinary pork dish into a culinary masterpiece. Discover the perfect harmony between the juicy, tender pork and the rich, velvety sauce in two easy-to-follow recipes.

**Recipe 1: Apple Butter Pork Tenderloin**
Treat your taste buds to a succulent pork tenderloin basted in a homemade apple butter glaze. The glaze, prepared with apple butter, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and spices, caramelizes during the roasting process, creating a delectable crust on the tenderloin. The result is a mouthwatering dish that will be the star of any dinner party.

**Recipe 2: Skillet Pork Chops with Apple Butter Sauce**
Savor the convenience of a quick and flavorful skillet meal with pork chops smothered in a creamy apple butter sauce. This recipe features tender pork chops seared to perfection and then simmered in a delectable sauce made with apple butter, heavy cream, chicken broth, and spices. Serve this easy-to-make dish over rice or mashed potatoes for a satisfying and comforting meal.

Whether you prefer the elegant presentation of a roasted pork tenderloin or the ease of a skillet pork chop dinner, these recipes offer a delightful twist on classic pork dishes. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and impress your family and friends with these culinary creations.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APPLE BUTTER MUSTARD GLAZE

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Provided by Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 tablespoons neutral oil
2 bone-in pork chops
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
3/4 cup chicken stock
1 shallot, diced
1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard
2 teaspoons apple butter

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides and cook, flipping once, until nicely browned and cooked to 150 degrees F or desired doneness, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Set the chops aside and reserve the skillet.
Pour the chicken stock into the skillet and scrape with a wooden spoon to lift any browned bits. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until the stock is reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Whisk in the mustard and apple butter. Turn off the heat and continue whisking until the sauce coats the back of a spoon, about 1 minute. Season as desired with freshly cracked black pepper.

SUNNY'S APPLE BUTTER BRAISED PORK CHOPS

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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 strips bacon, chopped
1/2 cup chopped Vidalia or other sweet onions
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
8 to 10 sprigs fresh thyme
1 green bell pepper, halved, seeded and thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, grated on a rasp
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 thick-cut, bone-in pork chops
10 ounces apple butter
1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish
Garlic Red Bliss Mash, recipe follows, for serving
3 pounds red bliss potatoes
4 cloves garlic
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1/2 to 1 cup heavy cream, room temperature

Steps:

For the bacon and veggies: In a large straight-sided pan with a lid, add the oil and bacon and cook on medium-high heat until the bacon is crisped. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the fat in the pan.
Add the onions, pepper flakes, thyme and bell peppers. Cook, stirring, until the onions and peppers are tender and the pan is fragrant, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and stir to combine. Pick out and discard the thyme stems. Remove the vegetables to a separate plate.
For the chops: To the same pan, add the butter and olive oil. Once the butter is melted and the pan is hot, add the pork chops and sear on one side until a peek beneath reveals a golden color, about 4 minutes. Remove the chops to the plate with the vegetables.
In the same pan still on medium high, add the apple butter and 1 1/4 cups water. Use a wooden spoon to scrape any bits off the bottom of the pan. Add the chops back into the pan, then surround and cover them with the vegetable mixture. Pour the tomatoes over the top, lower the heat to a low simmer and cover halfway. Cook until the desired doneness, usually 5 to 10 minutes lends itself to a lovely pink center.
Allow to rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with the reserved bacon and chopped parsley or cilantro. Serve with Garlic Red Bliss Mash.
In a large pot, cover the potatoes and garlic with water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, add salt and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well.
Put the potatoes and garlic back in the pot and cook over low heat to evaporate the rest of the water. Mash in the butter with a potato masher. Add the heavy cream in stages until the desired consistency is reached. Season with salt and pepper.

PORK WITH APPLE BUTTER SAUCE

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Make and share this Pork With Apple Butter Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mary winecoff

Categories Pork

Time 11m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

olive oil flavored cooking spray
3/4 lb boneless butterfly pork loin chop
2 teaspoons dried rosemary
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup apple butter
4 teaspoons prepared horseradish
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Steps:

Heat a nonstick skillet on medium high and spray with olive oil spray.
Remove fat from pork and sprinkle with rosemary.
Press rosemary into chops on both sides.
Add to skillet and brown 2 minutes.
Turn and brown second side 2 minutes.
Sprinkle cooked side with salt and pepper to taste.
Lower heat to medium low, cover and cook 2 minutes.
A meat thermometer should read 160 degrees.
Meanwhile mix apple butter, horseradish and cider vinegar together.
Place pork chips on dinner plates and pour pan juices on top.
Served seasoned apple butter on the side.

PORK CHOPS & APPLE BUTTER

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The Apple butter, will tenderize pork because of the acid in the apples. I like Apple butter becaues of the spices in it, but for those how do not like spicey use regular apple sauce yes, you can use sugar free apple sauce. This is a one pan easy clean up dish, and one the kids love to. I have also used a crock pot on low for all day cooking for 1/2 a day.

Provided by Cheri B

Categories Pork

Time 2h5m

Yield 3 chops, 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs boneless pork loin chops, 3
2 cups apple butter or 2 cups applesauce
2 teaspoons oil
1/4 cup water
salt & pepper

Steps:

Oil 6 X 10 oven proof dish, or one your chops will fit in best.
salt and pepper both sides of chops, (onion powder and garlic powder if you wish in this step.).
spoon and spread first cup of apple butter in dish.
Place chops on Apple butter.
In second cup of apple butter add water, mix well.
Spoon Apple butter over chops, evenly over top of pork.
cover with lid or foil.
Bake 350, 2 hrs to improve for tenderness. I have also put this in the crock pot in the am on low all day, or high for 1/2 day.
You can use pork loin instead of chops or use bone in chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 678.4, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 129.3, Sodium 432.3, Carbohydrate 80.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 66.4, Protein 49.2

APPLE BUTTER PORK LOIN

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This is the best pork recipe I've ever made. This pork is seasoned with a spiced apple butter, and roasted in apple juice. If food can be warm and cozy, this is it--a great Sunday dish!

Provided by UMich97

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork

Time 3h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 (2 pound) boneless pork loin roast
seasoning salt to taste
2 cups apple juice
½ cup apple butter
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Season the pork loins with seasoning salt, and place them in a 9x13 inch baking dish or small roasting pan. Pour apple juice over the pork, and cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil.
Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven. While the pork is roasting, mix together the apple butter, brown sugar, water, cinnamon, and cloves. Remove pork roasts from the oven, and spread with apple butter mixture.
Cover, and return to the oven for 2 hours, or until fork-tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 606.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 194.1 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 64.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 150.6 mg, Sugar 23.2 g

Tips:

To make the smoothest apple butter sauce, use a food processor or blender to puree the apples.
If you don't have a food processor or blender, you can grate the apples using a box grater.
Be sure to cook the apples over medium heat so that they don't burn.
Stir the apples frequently to prevent them from sticking to the pot.
Add a little bit of water or apple cider to the pot if the apples start to dry out.
Simmer the apples for at least 30 minutes, or until they are very soft and have turned a deep brown color.
Add the remaining ingredients to the pot and stir until well combined.
Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
Serve the apple butter sauce over pork chops, chicken, or fish.

Conclusion:

Apple butter sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Next time you are looking for a new way to add flavor to your favorite dishes, give apple butter sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!