Baked Pork Chops and Apples
Elevate your dinner table with this comforting and flavorful recipe for Baked Pork Chops and Apples. Juicy, bone-in pork chops are seared to golden perfection, then nestled in a luscious bed of tender cinnamon-spiced apple slices infused with a hint of nutmeg, honey, and fresh rosemary. A splash of chicken broth adds depth to the pan sauce, making every bite irresistibly savory-sweet. This one-skillet dish bakes to perfection in just 35 minutes, offering a quick and easy meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Serve these succulent pork chops with their caramelized apple topping for a dish that’s equal parts rustic comfort and gourmet flair.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in pork chops
- 3 medium-sized apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1 teaspoon of salt and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper.
In a large oven-safe skillet or pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the pork chops and set aside.
Slice the apples into 1/4-inch thick wedges, discarding the cores.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the sliced apples, 0.5 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 0.25 teaspoon of ground nutmeg. Stir and cook the apples for about 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
Drizzle the apples with 1 tablespoon of honey and pour in 0.5 cup of chicken broth. Stir to combine.
Nestle the pork chops back into the skillet, placing them over the apple mixture. Add 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary on top.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve the pork chops warm with the apples and pan sauce spooned over the top. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2496 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 149.7 g | 192% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.1 g | 276% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 610 mg | 203% | |
| Sodium | 3262 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.0 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.4 g | ||
| Protein | 195.3 g | 391% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 150 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 3147 mg | 67% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
