Juicy Apple Butter Pork Chops
A delightful combination of succulent pork chops glazed with sweet apple butter and fresh herbs, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless pork chops Substitutable with chicken breasts or turkey cutlets.
- 1 large onion, sliced very thin
- 1 medium Honeycrisp apple, thin slices Can substitute with other firm apples like Granny Smith or Fuji.
Seasoning and Sauce
- Salt to taste Salt
- Black pepper to taste Black pepper
- ½ cup apple butter Substitutable with apple sauce mixed with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- ½ cup water
- 2 tbsp whole grain mustard Can substitute with Dijon or yellow mustard.
Optional Garnishes
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary Optional.
- 3 pieces fresh sage leaves Optional.
Instructions
Preparation
- Prep your workspace and gather all your ingredients.
- Sprinkle each pork chop generously with salt and black pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté until translucent and caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.
Cooking
- Push onions to the side of the skillet. Add seasoned pork chops and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until browned.
- In a small bowl, combine apple butter, whole grain mustard, and water. Mix until smooth, and pour over pork chops and onions.
- Add thin apple slices around pork chops in the skillet.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for about 15-20 minutes.
- If using, add rosemary and sage in the last few minutes of cooking.
- Check the internal temperature of pork chops; it should read at least 145°F (63°C).
Serving
- Serve the pork chops drizzled with the sauce.
Notes
To store, place in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Freeze for 2-3 months. Reheat in a skillet with a splash of water or broth for moisture.