Best 11 Easy Apple Pork Chop Recipes

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Pork chops and apples are a classic flavor combination that can be enjoyed in many different ways. This versatile dish can be prepared in a variety of ways, from simple pan-frying to slow-cooking in a crock pot. Some recipes call for marinating the pork chops in apple cider or apple juice before cooking, while others simply coat them in a mixture of spices and herbs. Apples can be added to the dish at any point during the cooking process, but they are typically added towards the end so that they retain their shape and texture. This hearty and flavorful dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.

Here are a few of the most popular apple pork chop recipes:

* **Pan-Fried Apple Pork Chops:** This is a quick and easy recipe that is perfect for a weeknight meal. Simply season the pork chops with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices. Then, cook them in a pan over medium heat until they are cooked through. Add sliced apples to the pan during the last few minutes of cooking.

* **Baked Apple Pork Chops:** This recipe is a bit more time-consuming than the pan-fried version, but it is well worth the effort. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Season the pork chops with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices. Then, place them in a baking dish and top with sliced apples. Bake the pork chops for 30-45 minutes, or until they are cooked through.

* **Slow-Cooker Apple Pork Chops:** This is a great recipe for a busy weeknight. Simply season the pork chops with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices. Then, place them in a slow cooker with sliced apples and apple cider or apple juice. Cook the pork chops on low for 6-8 hours, or until they are cooked through.


These simple, yet satisfying recipes are sure to please your taste buds!

Let's cook with our recipes!

EASY SINGLE-SERVING APPLE PORK CHOP



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I created this apple pork chop recipe while running out of ingredients and not wanting to go shopping for more. It turned out very delicious! It has a lot of basic staples that should be lying around the house, and it is a really nice recipe when cooking for one who still likes to eat tasty and delicious meals. Amounts can be enhanced to make a nice family dinner.

Provided by wanologoc

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Baked

Time 55m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup brown sugar, divided
1 tablespoon butter
1 Pink Lady apple, diced
¼ cup finely diced sweet onion
½ pound pork chop
½ cup water
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon ground thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine 1/4 cup brown sugar and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir until melted, about 1 minute. Add apple and onion; cook and stir until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add pork chop and cook until browned on both sides, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer pork chop to a plate.
  • Combine remaining brown sugar, water, rosemary, and thyme in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and bring to a boil. Cook just until sauce is syrupy, being careful not to burn the sugar, about 1 minute.
  • Add cooked apple mixture to the sauce, stirring to cover.
  • Wrap a shallow baking dish in aluminum foil for easy cleanup and place browned pork chop in the center. Pour sauce over pork chop making sure apples surround the meat.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 924.5 calories, Carbohydrate 131.5 g, Cholesterol 160.8 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 51.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 201.2 mg, Sugar 122.8 g

APPLE PORK CHOPS AND STUFFING



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Tender, moist pork chops surrounded by apples and stuffing make this quick and easy supper a great meal anytime.

Provided by Sweetly

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Boneless

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 (1-inch thick) boneless pork loin chops
1 ½ cups water
¼ cup margarine
1 (6 ounce) package pork stuffing mix
1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling with cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; brown pork chops in the hot oil, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  • Bring water and margarine to a boil in a saucepan; add stuffing mix and cover. Remove saucepan from heat and let stand 5 minutes to absorb water. Remove cover and fluff stuffing with a fork.
  • Spread apple pie filling into the prepared baking dish; layer pork chops onto pie filling layer. Spoon stuffing over pork chops. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and cook until pork is no longer pink in the center, about 10 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 553.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 106.6 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 44 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 649.6 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

APPLE STUFFED PORK CHOPS



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A healthy, savory apple-y stuffing. You can make a delicious gravy from the pan drippings, too, if desired!

Provided by Nancy Burrowes

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Stuffed

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon chopped onion
¼ cup butter
3 cups fresh bread crumbs
2 cups chopped apples
¼ cup chopped celery
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon salt
6 (1 1/4 inch) thick pork chops
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large skillet saute onion in butter or margarine until tender. Remove from heat. Add the bread crumbs, apples, celery, parsley and salt. Mix all together. Cut a large pocket in the side of each pork chop; season inside and out with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon apple mixture loosely into pockets.
  • In skillet, heat oil to medium high and brown chops on both sides. Place browned chops in an ungreased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove cover and bake for 30 minutes longer or until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.2 calories, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 89.7 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 32.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 625.7 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

APPLESAUCE PORK CHOPS



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Pork chops with applesauce glaze.

Provided by Shelli

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Baked

Time 1h

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon butter
¼ cup chopped onion
1 apple - peeled, cored, and sliced
2 (1/2-inch thick) pork chops
¾ cup applesauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground mustard
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and apple slices in the melted butter until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer onion and apple to a bowl.
  • Place pork chops in the same skillet; cook over medium heat until pork chops are browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
  • Mix applesauce, brown sugar, mustard, and cinnamon into onion and apple mixture.
  • Place pork chops in a 9x9-inch baking dish; season with salt and black pepper. Spoon applesauce mixture over pork chops; cover dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pork chops are no longer pink in the center, about 30 to 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 78.4 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 674.2 mg, Sugar 30.4 g

CINNAMON-APPLE PORK CHOPS



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When I found these pork chops and apples recipe online years ago, it quickly became a favorite. The ingredients are easy to keep on hand, and the one-pan cleanup is a bonus. -Christina Price, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons reduced-fat butter, divided
4 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 medium tart apples, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add pork chops; cook 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt., Remove chops; keep warm. Add apples, pecans, brown sugar mixture and remaining butter to pan; cook and stir until apples are tender. Serve with chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 232mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PORK CHOPS AND APPLES



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Here's an easy-to-make dish that's perfect when you're cooking for two!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 medium unpeeled cooking apple, sliced
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 bone-in pork rib chops, about 3/4 inch thick (about 1/4 pound each)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place apples in 1 1/2-quart rectangular casserole. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Cover with foil; bake 15 minutes.
  • Trim fat from edge of pork. Spray 8- or 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes. Cook pork in hot skillet about 6 minutes, turning once, until light brown.
  • Place pork in single layer on apples. Cover and bake 10 to 12 minutes or until pork is no longer pink when cut near the bone, meat thermometer reads 145°F and apples are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 30 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 0 g

PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES



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These moist tender chops get delicious flavor from Dijon mustard, onions and apple slices. Or try replacing the apples with pineapple rings for an appealing variation. I like to serve mashed sweet potatoes with this main course, along with a simple salad.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 bone-in pork loin chops (3/4-inch thick and 7 ounces each)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
1 large green apple, cut into thin wedges
1 large red apple, cut into thin wedges
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil on each side. Season with salt and pepper; remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute onions and apple wedges until crisp-tender. , Combine mustard and brown sugar; brush over chops. Return to the skillet; cook for 4 minutes or until meat juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 504mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

SIMPLE PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES RECIPE



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These simple baked pork chops are flavored with sliced apples, apple juice or wine, brown sugar, and a dash of cinnamon.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Lunch     Dinner     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 loin pork chops (thick)
1 tablespoon butter
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
2 Granny Smith apples (cored, peel left on, sliced into thin wedges)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (ground)
3 tablespoons brown sugar (packed)
1/4 cup apple juice (cider, apple brandy, or white wine)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients. Heat the oven to 350 F.
  • Arrange the apple slices in a buttered 13 x 9-inch baking dish . Sprinkle with the cinnamon and brown sugar.
  • Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle the pork chops with salt and pepper, then brown on both sides in the butter. Transfer the pork chops to the prepared baking dish, arranging over the apples.
  • Add the apple juice, cider, brandy, or wine to the hot pan; swirl and scrape up any browned bits. Pour over the chops.
  • Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until pork chops register at least 145 F-the minimum safe temperature for pork -on an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a pork chop.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 194 mg, Sugar 18 g, Fat 7 g, ServingSize 4 pork chops (4 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

EASY SAUCY APPLESAUCE PORK CHOPS



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Made with some soy sauce, garlic, ginger and of course applesauce! I found this recipe, hand-written, in my recipe collection. I have no idea where I got the recipe. Hope you like it.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Pork

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups applesauce
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
6 boneless pork chops, 1/2 inch thick
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the applesauce, sugar, soy sauce, garlic and ginger; mix well and pour into a greased 13" X 9" X 2" baking dish.
  • In a skillet, brown the pork chops in the butter.
  • When browned on both sides, place over the applesauce mixture.
  • Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or until meat is tender.

EASY APPLE-ONION PORK CHOPS



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Basic, everyday ingredients come together in Lisa Bleich's recipe for easy weeknight pork chops. The cook from Flagstaff, Arizona combines apple juice and onions for a delicious main dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon pepper, divided
4 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, sliced and separated into rings
1 cup apple juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
1/4 teaspoon browning sauce, optional

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; add pork chops Seal bag and shake to coat. In a large skillet, brown chops on both sides in butter . , Add onion and apple juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-6 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Remove pork chops and keep warm. Let stand 5 minutes before serving., Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in remaining salt and pepper and browning sauce if desired. Serve with pork chops.

Nutrition Facts :

APPLE MAPLE CHOPS



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This apple and maple pork chops recipe is one of my family's favorites-my children just love it. The pork is super tender, and the maple syrup really makes the dish. It is so easy since it's made in the slow cooker! -Niki Schiefer, Attica, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 bone-in center-cut pork loin chops (7 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 medium apples, peeled and sliced
1 cup water
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup apple butter
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt with parsley
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Pat pork chops dry with a paper towel. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Quickly cook chops until browned, 1-2 minutes per side; remove from pan. Place chops and apples in a 5-qt. slow cooker., In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; pour sauce mixture over the chops and apples. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 3-4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 269mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

Tips for Making Easy Apple Pork Chops

  • Use thick-cut pork chops. This will help ensure that they stay juicy and flavorful during cooking.
  • Season the pork chops well. A simple mixture of salt, pepper, and garlic powder is a good starting point. You can also add other seasonings, such as paprika, cumin, or chili powder, to taste.
  • Sear the pork chops in a hot skillet. This will help to create a nice crust on the outside of the chops, while keeping the inside juicy.
  • Add the apples and onions to the skillet. Cook until the apples are tender and the onions are softened.
  • Add the apple cider, chicken broth, and brown sugar to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the pork chops are cooked through.
  • Serve the pork chops with rice, mashed potatoes, or your favorite side dish.

Conclusion

Easy apple pork chops are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The pork chops are tender and flavorful, and the apples and onions add a sweet and savory flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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