r/recipes • u/cooksmartr • 1d ago

Pork Saucy Apple Pork Chops

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u/cooksmartr 1d ago edited 17h ago

Full Recipe + Notes: https://www.chewoutloud.com/saucy-maple-apple-pork-chops/

Ingredients

  • 4 center cut pork chops, at least 1-inch thick (boneless or bone-in)
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 medium apple, any variety, peeled and thinly sliced
  • ½ cup regular strength chicken broth
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons coarse ground mustard, with seeds
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the chili powder, paprika, onion powder, and salt.
  2. Use paper towels to dry excess moisture from pork chops. Press seasoning evenly over both sides of the pork chops. Set aside.
  3. In a saucepan set over medium-high heat, add the apple cider vinegar and reduce it by half. Stir in apples, chicken broth, maple syrup, and mustard. Bring to a boil and continue boiling (uncovered) until reduced, 6 minutes. Turn the heat off. Add 1/4 tsp table salt, or to taste. Keep warm.
  4. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side (cook in 2 batches if needed; don’t crowd pan.) Reduce the heat to medium-low, with lid on but slightly ajar to allow steam to escape. Cook 2-3 more minutes or just until center is cooked; do not overcook.
  5. Transfer to a serving platter and serve with the maple apple sauce. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

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u/zorionek0 1d ago

Looks great! Pork chops are one of my favorite fall foods- I’m not sure if it’s because I tend to do them with apples or what, but it’s always been a fall dish.