Best 8 Pork Chops With Apples And Sweet And Sour Sauce Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey into the realm of pork chops, apples, and a symphony of flavors. This delectable dish offers a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and tangy notes, sure to leave you craving for more. The tender pork chops, cooked to perfection, serve as a hearty canvas for the vibrant flavors of crisp apples and a luscious sweet and sour sauce. With three enticing variations to choose from, you'll embark on a flavor adventure that will keep your taste buds captivated. From the classic combination of apples and cinnamon to the tangy zest of lemon and ginger, and the smoky allure of bacon and brown sugar, each recipe promises a unique taste experience. Prepare to indulge in a culinary masterpiece that will elevate your weeknight dinners or special occasions to new heights of flavor and satisfaction.

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SWEET & SOUR APPLE PORK CHOPS



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These pork chops are easy, but delicious. I haven't met a person who can resist them yet. I got the recipe from my mom.

Provided by J_Malooly

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 boneless center cut pork chops
6 cups cinnamon applesauce
12 tablespoons brown sugar (seperated)
1 apple (baking)
1 onion, sliced (use to taste)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Peel, core, and quarter the apple. Then slice it very thinly (each quarter = 10-12 thin slices). Set aside for later.
  • Lay the pork chops in baking dish with about 1 inch between each one.
  • Lightly salt and pepper the chops and then sprinkle 2 Tbs. brown sugar over each pork chop trying to evenly cover them.
  • Over the brown sugar put onion slices topped with apple slices. The apple slices should cover the entire pork chop.
  • Pour 1.5 cups of applesauce over each pork chop.
  • On top of each pork chop now shake soy sauce over each of the pork chops. Next, top with 1 Tbs. of brown sugar on each chop.
  • Place in the oven for 35-45 minutes depending on your oven. Cut to check for tenderness and to make sure the chops are cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610.2, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 54, Sodium 801.8, Carbohydrate 124.5, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 44.8, Protein 22.9

PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES AND SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 1/2-inch-thick loin rib pork chops, about 2 3/4 pounds (see note)
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 cooking apples such as Granny Smiths, about 1 pound
1/4 cup flour
2 tablespoons corn, peanut or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
3/4 cup fresh or canned chicken broth
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon tomato paste

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the chops with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  • Cut each apple into quarters. Peel the quarters, and discard the core of each.
  • Dredge the chops in flour. Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet, and add the chops. Cook until well browned on one side, about 5 minutes. Turn the chops, and continue cooking about 5 minutes.
  • Remove the chops, and add the quartered apples. Cook about 2 minutes, turning the apples often. Remove the apples, and pour off the fat from the skillet.
  • Add the shallots and vinegar and cook briefly, stirring with a wooden spoon. Add the broth and honey. Cook about 1 minute, and stir in the tomato paste.
  • Return the chops and apples to the skillet. Bring the sauce to a boil, spoon the sauce over the chops, and cover closely. Cook 10 minutes. Transfer the chops and apples to a serving dish, and pour the sauce over.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 847, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 84 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 1320 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PORK CHOPS WITH SWEET-AND-SOUR APPLES



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Categories     Fruit     Pork     Sauté     Low Cal     Dinner     Apple     Pork Chop     Fall     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
4 5-ounce boneless pork chops (each about 3/4 inch thick)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 Golden Delicious or Rome Beauty apples, unpeeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1/3 cup unsweetened apple juice
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and heat over medium-high heat. Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. Add pork to skillet; sauté 4 minutes. Sprinkle pork chops with 1/2 teaspoon oregano; turn pork chops and sauté just until cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer to plate; cover with foil.
  • Heat oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add apple and onion wedges and remaining 1/2 teaspoon oregano. Sauté until apples and onion are tender and golden, about 10 minutes. Return pork and any accumulated juices to skillet. Pour apple juice and vinegar over; cook until pork is heated through and liquid is slightly reduced, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer pork and apple mixture to plates and serve.

SWEET AND SOUR PORK CHOPS



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Make and share this Sweet and Sour Pork Chops recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GrandmaIsCooking

Categories     Pork

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 medium pork chops
1 tablespoon oil or 1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
1 teaspoon allspice
4 whole cloves
salt, to taste
black pepper, freshly ground, to taste

Steps:

  • Brown the pork chops in the oil or butter and place in a single layer in a baking dish.
  • Combine the remaining ingredients in a bowl, mixing to combine, and pour over the pork chops.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.8, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 75, Sodium 74.8, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 17.6, Protein 22.6

SWEET-AND-SOUR PORK CHOPS



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My family is one of several pork producers in this area, so I'm always looking for pork recipes. This one's easy to make because you don't have to brown the meat before baking. That's one of the reasons I like it so much.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 pork loin chops (about 3/4 inch thick)
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Place pork chops in a 13x9-in. baking dish. In a bowl, combine pineapple juice, ketchup, honey, vinegar, mustard and salt. Pour over the chops. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake about 30 minutes longer or until the meat is tender. Remove chops to a serving platter and keep warm. Strain pan juices into a saucepan. Combine cornstarch and water; add to pan juices. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Serve immediately over chops.

Nutrition Facts :

TENDER SWEET 'N' SOUR PORK CHOPS



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The recipe for these moist, tender pork chops was given to me years ago by my best friend. It's become one of my family's favorites and we enjoy it often. Hope you do, too! -Gina Young, Lamar, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • Sprinkle pork chops with pepper. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook pork over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove and keep warm. , Add the water, vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce to skillet; stir to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Return chops to the pan. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until meat is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PORK CHOPS WITH SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE



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Make and share this Pork Chops With Sweet and Sour Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by momthecook 2

Categories     Pork

Time 50m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 pork chops
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 cup water
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 -2 teaspoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Brown pork chops in a little oil or coat the pan with cooking spray.
  • Mix together brown sugar, vinegar, water and soy sauce.
  • When pork chops are browned, pour the sauce over them and let it come to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer. For 1/2" chops, cook 45 minutes. For thicker pork chops, cook 1 - 1 1/2 hours.
  • Remove chops to a plate.
  • Stir 1 teaspoons of cornstarch in 1 tablespoons water and add to liquid in the pan. Stir until it thickens and clears. If you want a thicker sauce, add a little more cornstarch.
  • Return the chops to the pan, turning to coat in the sauce. Let cook for a couple of minutes.
  • Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 595, Fat 28.4, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 150.1, Sodium 485.7, Carbohydrate 36.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 35.4, Protein 45.7

SWEET AND SOUR PORK WITH APPLE



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Make and share this Sweet and Sour Pork With Apple recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb boneless pork chop
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large red bell pepper, cut in 1 inch squares
8 scallions, trimmed in 2 inch lengths
1 large tart apple, sliced 1/2 inch thick
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 cup sweet and sour sauce
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Cut pork into think strips and season with pepper. Heat oil over high heat. Add pork and cook until white throughout.
  • Add bell pepper, scallions, and apple slices. Stir fry until scallions turn bright green. Add ginger and garlic and stir fry 1 minute longer.
  • Reduce heat. Add sweet and sour sauce, lemon juice and ½ cup water. Cook until sauce is hot and coats meat and vegetables, about 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.8, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 76.5, Sodium 258.5, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 14.4, Protein 26.7

Tips:

  • Choose the right pork chops: For this recipe, it's best to use bone-in pork chops that are about 1 inch thick. This will help ensure that the chops stay juicy and flavorful during cooking.
  • Season the pork chops well: Before cooking, be sure to season the pork chops liberally with salt and pepper. This will help enhance the flavor of the chops and make them more delicious.
  • Cook the pork chops over medium heat: Cooking the pork chops over medium heat will help prevent them from drying out. Be sure to cook the chops for the full amount of time specified in the recipe, or until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Make the sweet and sour sauce while the pork chops are cooking: This will help save time and ensure that the sauce is ready when the pork chops are done cooking.
  • Serve the pork chops with the sweet and sour sauce and your favorite sides: Some popular sides for pork chops include mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or rice.

Conclusion:

Pork chops with apples and sweet and sour sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The pork chops are juicy and flavorful, the apples add a touch of sweetness and crunch, and the sweet and sour sauce is the perfect finishing touch. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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