Best 8 Pork With Apple Cinnamon Rice Recipes

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Take a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing pork with apple cinnamon rice dish, where tender pork loin is infused with the aromatic flavors of sautéed apples, warm cinnamon, and savory spices. This dish is a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors, accompanied by fluffy and flavorful cinnamon-infused rice. Savor each bite as the succulent pork and sweet apples dance on your palate, creating a symphony of flavors. Our recipe provides step-by-step instructions to ensure you recreate this delectable dish in the comfort of your own kitchen. Additionally, discover variations such as pork chops with apple cinnamon rice, pork tenderloin with apple cider gravy, and apple cinnamon pork roast, each offering a unique twist on this classic combination.

Recipes included:

- Pork with Apple Cinnamon Rice: The foundational recipe that combines tender pork loin, sautéed apples, aromatic cinnamon, and fluffy cinnamon-infused rice.
- Pork Chops with Apple Cinnamon Rice: A variation that uses succulent pork chops instead of pork loin, creating a slightly different texture and flavor profile.
- Pork Tenderloin with Apple Cider Gravy: This variation features a tender pork tenderloin paired with a rich and flavorful apple cider gravy, elevating the dish to a more elegant level.
- Apple Cinnamon Pork Roast: Experience a hearty and comforting meal with this variation, where a succulent pork roast is slow-cooked with apples, cinnamon, and spices, resulting in fall-off-the-bone tenderness.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE-BALSAMIC PORK CHOPS & RICE



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Thanks to tangy balsamic vinegar and sweet apples, this one-pot pork chop lets you have a little something special anytime. -Greg Hageli, Elmhurst, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 medium Gala apples, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
1-1/2 cups instant brown rice
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Sprinkle pork chops with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown pork chops on both sides; remove from pan., Add apples, mushrooms and onion to the skillet; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until tender. Stir in rice, broth, vinegar, thyme, and remaining salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, covered, 5 minutes., Place pork chops over top; cook, covered, 4-6 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 498mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 38g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

APPLE CIDER PORK CHOPS



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These apple cider pork chops are a must for fall family dinners. I serve them with buttered egg noodles to soak up more of that delicious sauce. The recipe is easy to double when company pops in. -Debiana Casterline, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
6 boneless pork loin chops (6 to 8 ounces each), about 3/4 inch thick
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Brown pork chops on both sides., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine next seven ingredients; stir in apple cider. Pour over pork chops. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, until a thermometer inserted into chops reads 145°, 4-5 minutes. Remove chops from skillet; let stand for 5 minutes., In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cider mixture in skillet. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Pour over chops; sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 210mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic exchanges

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

APPLE-CINNAMON PORK LOIN



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I love making this slow cooker pork roast with apples for chilly fall dinners with my family. The apple pork loin tastes even better served with homemade mashed potatoes. -Rachel Schultz, Lansing, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 boneless pork loin roast (2 to 3 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 medium apples, peeled and sliced, divided
1/4 cup honey
1 small red onion, halved and sliced
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown roast in oil on all sides; cool slightly. With a paring knife, cut about sixteen 3-in.-deep slits in sides of roast; insert one apple slice into each slit., Place half of the remaining apples in a 4-qt. slow cooker. Place roast over apples. Drizzle with honey; top with onion and remaining apples. Sprinkle with cinnamon., Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender. Remove pork and apple mixture; keep warm., Transfer cooking juices to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Serve with pork and apple mixture. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BAKED PORK CHOPS WITH CINNAMON APPLES



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Make and share this Baked Pork Chops With Cinnamon Apples recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dawn R

Categories     Pork

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 -6 center cut pork boneless pork chops
3 granny smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced
1 cup water
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon thyme
sea salt and pepper
olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400.
  • Lay pork chops on a baking sheet, lightly coat with olive oil, then thyme, and sea salt and pepper to your liking. Rub the seasonings into the meat and set aside.
  • In a sauce pan, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, water and apples. Bring to a boil, and then simmer for 20 minutes or until apples are tender. Combine the flour with a tablespoon of cold water to dissolve. Add flour mixture to the apples and return to a boil for 5 minutes or until sauce begins to thicken. If the mixture becomes too thick, you can add more water, and likewise, if it's too thin, you can add more flour-water.
  • Place porkchops in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes. Top the chops with the apples and return to baking for another 10 minutes.
  • This is great with steamed green beans, and is a healthy alternative to other apple pork dishes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.2, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 124, Sodium 97.3, Carbohydrate 39.1, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 32.1, Protein 40.5

PORK CHOP AND APPLE RICE SKILLET



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Make and share this Pork Chop and Apple Rice Skillet recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Poutine

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
4 pork chops, 3/4 inch thick
1 1/4 cups water
1 cup applesauce
1 red apple, chopped
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups Minute Rice, uncooked

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet on medium heat. Add pork chops; cook 5 minutes on each side or until cooked.
  • Remove pork chop from skillet.
  • Add watr, applesauce, apple, cinnamon to skillet; stir. Bring to a boil.
  • Stir in rice. Top with chops. Cover and cook on low heat for 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.5, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 90.3, Sodium 132.6, Carbohydrate 56.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 3.6, Protein 26.5

CINNAMON-APPLE PORK CHOPS



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Pork chops with applesauce is a classic. But this one, made with a tart cooking apple, cinnamon and a touch of honey, is bound to become a new favorite!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 jar (12 oz.) HEINZ HomeStyle Pork Gravy
1/2 cup raisins
1 Tbsp. honey
1-1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
dash ground allspice
2 Tbsp. oil
6 small boneless pork chops (1-1/2 lb.), 1/2 inch thick
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 Granny Smith apple, cut into thin slices
3 cups hot cooked long-grain white rice

Steps:

  • Combine gravy, raisins, honey and spices.
  • Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chops; cook 1 min. on each side or until lightly browned on both sides. Season with pepper.
  • Pour gravy mixture over chops; cover. Cook on medium heat 10 to 15 min. or until chops are done (145ºF). Transfer chops to platter, reserving gravy mixture in skillet. Cover chops to keep warm.
  • Add apples to gravy mixture; stir. Cook, covered, 5 min. or until apples are tender, stirring occasionally. Spoon gravy mixture over chops. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 380 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 26 g

APPLE & SPICE PORK TENDERLOIN



Apple & Spice Pork Tenderloin image

My family loves pork tenderloin, so I created this hearty meal. This slightly sweet preparation is one of our favorites. It's also an impressive dish for company.-Joyce Moynihan, Lakeville, Minnesota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium tart apple, sliced
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup white wine or additional broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons thawed apple juice concentrate
Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Mix the first five ingredients. Cut tenderloin crosswise into eight slices; pound each with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness. Sprinkle pork with seasoning mixture., In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add apple; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove from pan., In same pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. In batches, brown pork on both sides; remove from pan., Add broth and wine to pan, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Mix cornstarch and apple juice concentrate until smooth; stir into broth mixture. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened., Return pork and apple to pan. Reduce heat to medium; cook, covered, 3-5 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°. Let stand 5 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 413mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of pork: For this recipe, a boneless, skinless pork loin roast or pork shoulder (also known as pork butt) is recommended. These cuts are relatively inexpensive and cook well in the slow cooker.
  • Brown the pork before cooking: Browning the pork in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker helps to develop flavor and prevent the pork from becoming dry.
  • Use a variety of apples: Different types of apples have different flavors and textures. Using a variety of apples, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Gala, will add depth of flavor to the dish.
  • Add spices and herbs: Spices and herbs like cinnamon, cumin, and thyme add flavor to the pork and help to balance the sweetness of the apples.
  • Cook the pork on low heat: Cooking the pork on low heat for a long period of time helps to tenderize the meat and develop the flavors.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: Pork with apple and cinnamon rice can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a green salad.

Conclusion:

Pork with apple and cinnamon rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The pork is tender and flavorful, and the apples and cinnamon add a touch of sweetness and spice. The rice is cooked in the same pot as the pork, making it a one-pot meal that is easy to clean up. This recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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