Best 11 Smothered Pork Chops With Cider And Apples Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of smothered pork chops, a culinary masterpiece that harmoniously blends tender pork with a luscious sauce brimming with autumn's bounty. These delectable chops are lovingly embraced by a comforting blanket of sweet apples, tangy cider, and a medley of aromatic spices, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Discover the secrets behind this irresistible dish and embark on a culinary journey that promises to leave you craving for more.

**Additional Recipes:**

- **Smothered Pork Chops with Apples and Onions:** A classic take on smothered pork chops, featuring a savory combination of apples, onions, and a rich gravy.
- **Slow-Cooker Smothered Pork Chops:** Let your crockpot do the work with this hassle-free recipe. Simply toss in the ingredients and let the slow cooker work its magic, resulting in fall-off-the-bone tender pork chops.
- **Smothered Pork Chops with Green Beans:** Elevate your smothered pork chops with a vibrant side of green beans, creating a colorful and nutritious meal.
- **Smothered Pork Chops with Mushrooms:** Dive into a world of umami flavors with this recipe that pairs succulent pork chops with earthy mushrooms and a velvety sauce.

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

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

SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS



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Smothered Pork Chops shared by Simone Greene of Winchester, Virginia can be prepared in a flash using convenient stuffing mix. But they boast a delicious from-scratch flavor and will fill your house with the mouthwatering aroma of simmering apples, cinnamon and brown sugar. "It's a dish my Mom used to make when I was still living at home," Simone recalls. "The sweetness of the apple mixture makes such a nice complement to the savory stuffing and chops."-Simone Greene, Winchester, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (6 ounces) chicken stuffing mix
4 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon butter
4 medium apples, peeled and cut into wedges
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Prepare stuffing mix according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook pork chops in butter over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. , Stir in the apples, brown sugar, water and salt. Top with meat with stuffing; sprinkle with cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-6 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the meat reads 145°. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 686 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 1081mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES, ONIONS AND CABBAGE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 24

1/2 cup olive oil
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into thick wedges
2 cups thinly sliced onions
3 pounds savoy or napa cabbage (1 head)
1 cup chicken stock
4 double cut pork chops
2 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup Calvados
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon freshly chopped thyme leaves
1 teaspoon freshly chopped marjoram
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Season both sides of the pork chops with the Essence and kosher salt. Lightly dredge in the flour.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over high heat. Add the pork chops 2 at a time, and cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side. Remove the pork chops and transfer to a platter. Repeat with the remaining pork chops and set aside.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-high, and add the apples and onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples and onions are golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cabbage and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chicken stock, Calvados, caraway seeds, bay leaves, salt, pepper and herbs. Cook uncovered until sauce comes to a boil. Add the pork chops, cover, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the pork chops are fork-tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Serve the pork chops with the cabbage and pan juices.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  • Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William Morrow, 1993.

PORK CHOP WITH CIDER GRAVY, SAUTEED APPLES, AND ONIONS



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This meal will make you an official Walton - a member of a large farm family.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (1-inch-thick) bone-in pork chop
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil)
1 small onion, yellow or red, thinly sliced
1 Gala or Golden Delicious apple,thinly sliced
2 to 3 sprigs of fresh thyme, leaves finely chopped
1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cloudy apple cider
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 corn muffin, split, buttered, and toasted

Steps:

  • Season the chop with salt and pepper. Heat 1/2 tablespoon of the EVOO in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chop until golden, 3 to 4 minutes per side, tenting loosely with foil once you turn the chop. Remove the cooked chop to a plate and cover to keep warm. Add the remaining EVOO and the onions and apples. Season with salt, pepper, and the thyme and cook until just tender, 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Douse with juice of the 1/2 lemon and remove to the plate with the chop.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of the butter to the skillet and when it melts, whisk in the flour. Cook for 1 minute, stirring, then whisk in the cider and stock. Season the gravy with salt and pepper. Cook over medium-low heat for 3 to 4 minutes to thicken.
  • Serve the chop covered with apples and onions, the gravy poured down over the top, and the muffin alongside.

SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS WITH CIDER AND APPLES



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Braise thin pork chops in an apple-based gravy to keep them juicy and flavorful. I had trouble indicating the amount of apple, it's one large granny smith or 2 small.

Provided by SweetSueAl

Categories     Pork

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 ounces bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces (about 3 slices)
2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups apple cider
vegetable oil
4 pork chops (bone-in, rib-end 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick)
ground black pepper
1 medium yellow onion, halved pole-to-pole and sliced thin (about 1 3/4 cups)
1 large granny smith apples or 2 small granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 3/8-inch wedges, large apple
table salt
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon thyme leaves, minced (fresh if possible)
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, minced (fresh if possible)

Steps:

  • Fry bacon in small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate, leaving fat in saucepan (you should have 2 tablespoons bacon fat; if not, supplement with vegetable oil).
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and gradually whisk flour into fat until smooth. Cook, whisking frequently, until mixture is light brown, about the color of peanut butter, about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk in apple cider in slow, steady stream; increase heat to medium-high and bring to boil, stirring occasionally; cover and set aside off heat.
  • Heat 1-tablespoon oil in 12-inch skillet over high heat until smoking, about 3 minutes. Meanwhile, dry pork chops with paper towels and sprinkle with 1/2-teaspoon pepper.
  • Brown chops in single layer until deep golden on first side, about 3 minutes. Flip chops and cook until browned on second side, about 3 minutes longer. Transfer chops to large plate and set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add 1 tablespoon oil, onions, apples, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and water to now-empty skillet.
  • Using wooden spoon, scrape browned bits on pan bottom and cook, stirring frequently, until onions are softened and browned around the edges, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds longer.
  • Return chops to skillet in single layer, covering chops with onions. Pour in warm sauce and any juices collected from pork; add bay leaves.
  • Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until pork is tender and paring knife inserted into chops meets very little resistance, about 30 minutes.
  • Transfer chops to warmed serving platter and tent with foil.
  • Increase heat to medium-high and simmer sauce rapidly, stirring frequently, until thickened to gravy-like consistency, about 5 minutes. Discard bay leaves, stir in parsley, and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.
  • Cover chops with sauce, sprinkle with reserved bacon, and serve immediately.

PORK CHOPS WITH APPLE CIDER GLAZE



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Pork chops with a glossy apple cider glaze is really easy, and while there's no starch or extra butter involved, it reduces quickly to a thick, rich, sweet-tart apple syrup.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Pan Fried

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 (6 ounce) boneless center-cut pork chops
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
2 cups apple cider
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon minced rosemary
1 pinch red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Season pork chops with salt and black pepper.
  • Heat oil and butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork chops in the hot oil mixture until browned on both sides and pork is slightly pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Remove pan from the heat; transfer pork chops to a plate.
  • Stir garlic into the pan and place over medium-high heat; cook and stir for 30 seconds. Pour in vinegar and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add apple cider and Dijon mustard, bring mixture to a boil, and cook until sauce is reduced and thick, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in rosemary and red pepper flakes; season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Return pork chops to the pan to warm slightly, 1 to 2 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 59.4 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 101.5 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS



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The gravy from this recipe is great with any side dish. This is my 15 year-old-sons favorite!

Provided by Jana Hart

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Braised

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 onion, chopped
4 cloves crushed garlic
6 (3/4 inch) thick pork chops
½ cup water
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 (14.5 ounce) can fat-free chicken broth
1 tablespoon browning sauce

Steps:

  • Saute onion and garlic in a non-stick skillet coated with vegetable spray until tender. Add pork chops, and brown on both sides. Add 1/2 cup of water, and bring to a boil.
  • Whisk together, flour, chicken broth, and browning sauce until smooth. Add to skillet, stirring well. Cover and cook over low heat 30 to 45 minutes or until tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 59.4 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 25.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 175.1 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES AND CIDER



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There are some culinary combinations that cannot be improved upon, and apples and pork is surely one of them. This recipe calls for pan-frying boneless pork chops and serving them with butter-browned apples and a Normandy-style sauce made with cider and cream. It makes for a perfect cold weather meal.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
3 cloves
4 allspice berries
2 tablespoons roughly chopped sage
1 and 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
6 boneless pork chops, 4 ounces each, about 1/2-inch thick
2 large apples
2 tablespoons butter
All-purpose flour, for dusting
1/2 cup hard cider, plus 2 tablespoons
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 and 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons potato starch dissolved in 2 tablespoons cold water
3 tablespoons crème fraîche
1 tablespoon Calvados, apple brandy or Cognac, optional
2 tablespoons finely cut chives
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Make the spice salt: Put peppercorns, cloves, allspice and sage in a spice mill or mortar and grind to a powder. Remove to a bowl and stir in salt. Season pork chops on both sides with salt mixture. (There will be some salt mixture remaining; use it to season the sauce, Step 4.) Cover and leave chops at room temperature to absorb seasonings for at least 30 minutes.
  • Peel, quarter and core apples, then cut each apple into 12 wedges. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a wide skillet and raise heat to medium-high. Add apple wedges in one layer and brown gently on one side, about 2 minutes. Brown on the other side and cook for 2 minutes more, or until apples are cooked through but still firm. Remove apples from pan and keep warm.
  • Add 1 tablespoon butter to pan and swirl to melt. Dust pork chops with flour, and place in pan and brown gently for about 4 minutes per side. Adjust heat if necessary to keep pork from cooking too quickly. Remove chops and keep warm on a platter in a low oven. Discard remaining butter.
  • Add ½ cup cider to pan, raise heat to high and cook down to a syrup. Add mustard and chicken broth, and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Add potato starch and stir with a wire whisk as the sauce thickens. Stir in crème fraîche. Season to taste with remaining spiced salt. Add 2 tablespoons cider and the Calvados, if using. Cook for 1 minute more.
  • Spoon sauce over the chops, then spoon the apples around the platter. Sprinkle with chives and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 324, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 682 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

APPLE CIDER SAUCE AND PORK LOIN CHOPS



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Seasoned pork loin chops baked with apple cider and Worcestershire sauce and finished with sherry make even the pickiest husband say, 'Wow!' Serve with mashed potatoes.

Provided by suzette

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Pan Fried

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 pork loin chops
seasoning salt to taste
black pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste
½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 (8 ounce) container frozen apple cider concentrate, undiluted
¼ cup dry sherry

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe frying pan over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chops with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and poultry seasoning. Place in hot oil, and brown on both sides. Drizzle Worcestershire sauce over chops, and pour in apple cider.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove chops to a plate, and return frying pan to stove over medium-high heat. Stir sherry into pan, and boil until sauce thickens, stirring frequently. Serve sauce over chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 36.9 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 307.3 mg, Sugar 23.5 g

SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS IN THE OVEN



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These chops are definitely food for the soul. And let's face it, there's nothing better than a plate of "reminds me of home" comfort food to warm the body or lift the spirit. You can't get more comforting than smothered pork chops in the oven. Serve with mashed potatoes and fresh corn on the cob. The extra sauce from the chops can be used as gravy for mashed potatoes.

Provided by Lola

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Boneless

Time 1h5m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced garlic
5 boneless pork chops
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to bubble, being careful not to burn. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add pork chops and cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chops to a large baking dish, leaving pan drippings in the skillet.
  • Bake chops in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add sour cream to the skillet and whisk together with the pan drippings until smooth. Add canned soup and whisk until incorporated.
  • Remove chops from the oven and pour sour cream-soup mixture over top. Return to the oven and bake until chops are no longer pink in the center, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  • Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Cholesterol 129.5 mg, Fat 44.7 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 23.4 g, Sodium 950.9 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

SMOKED PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES



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I was looking for something new to do with some smoked pork chops and I found a recipe on cooks.com that I altered slightly. The original called for cranberry-apple drink rather than cider. The glaze never really thickened for me, but it the chops were still delicious. I used MacIntosh apples, unpeeled. My kids and husband cleaned their plates and my husband has already requested that I make it again.

Provided by Sonata

Categories     Pork

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 smoked pork chops, loin, cut 3/4 " thick
1 cup apple cider
1/3 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 medium red baking apples

Steps:

  • In skillet over high heat, heat chops, cider, syrup, and vinegar till boiling. Reduce heat to medium, cover and cook 15 minutes, turning chops once.
  • Meanwhile, cut apples into wedges. Remove pork chops to platter. Add apple wedges to liquid in skillet. Heat to boiling and cook until apples are fork-tender and liquid is thick and syrupy, about 10 minutes.
  • Return pork to skillet; heat through, turning chops once to coat with glaze.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use bone-in, center-cut pork chops that are at least 1 inch thick.
  • Season the pork chops generously with salt and pepper before searing them.
  • Sear the pork chops in a hot skillet until they are browned on both sides.
  • Add the apple cider, apples, and onions to the skillet and cook until the apples are softened and the cider has reduced by half.
  • Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and thyme to taste.
  • Serve the pork chops with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

This recipe for Smothered Pork Chops with Cider and Apples is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The pork chops are seared until browned and then simmered in a flavorful sauce made with apple cider, apples, and onions. The result is a tender and juicy pork chop that is bursting with flavor. Serve this dish with your favorite sides for a complete and satisfying meal.

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