Mom's Scrumptious Applesauce Pork Chops
Get ready to savor the irresistible sweetness and warmth of "Mom's Scrumptious Applesauce Pork Chops," a comfort food classic that beautifully combines tender, bone-in pork chops with a luscious homemade applesauce glaze. This easy, one-pan recipe features a perfect balance of sweet and savory, thanks to ingredients like unsweetened applesauce, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a tangy hint of apple cider vinegar. The pork chops are first seared to golden perfection, then simmered in the flavorful applesauce mixture until tender and juicy. With just 10 minutes of prep and a satisfying 25-minute cook time, this dish is as quick as it is delicious. Serve these mouthwatering pork chops coated in the rich, spiced glaze alongside creamy mashed potatoes or crisp green beans for a dinner that's sure to delight. Perfect for weeknights or special family meals, this recipe is a timeless crowd-pleaser you'll want to make again and again!
Try SnapCalorie's FREE AI assisted nutrition tracking free in the App store or on Android.
Scan with your phone to download!
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in pork chops
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1.5 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons dried thyme
- 0.25 cup water
Directions
Step 1
Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, black pepper, and ground cinnamon.
Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the pork chops and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the chops from the skillet and set aside.
Step 3
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add water, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan to deglaze.
Step 4
Stir in the applesauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and dried thyme. Allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
Step 5
Return the pork chops to the skillet, nestling them into the applesauce mixture. Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to low.
Step 6
Simmer the pork chops for 15-20 minutes, occasionally basting them with the sauce, until they are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Step 7
Remove the pork chops from the skillet and let them rest for 5 minutes.
Step 8
Serve the pork chops warm, generously spooned with the applesauce glaze from the skillet. Pair with mashed potatoes or a side of green vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1299.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2341.2 |
| Total Fat 140.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 44.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 544mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2849.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 63.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 52.1g | |
| Protein 193.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 151.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2878.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories