Pork Squash and Apple Dinner

Elevate your weeknight meals with this comforting Pork Squash and Apple Dinner—a one-skillet masterpiece that combines tender, golden-seared pork chops with caramelized roasted butternut squash and sweet apple wedges. Infused with the warm flavors of maple syrup, cinnamon, and fresh rosemary, this dish strikes the perfect balance of savory and sweet. Finished with a buttery garlic sauce and baked to perfection in the oven, this recipe delivers a rich, fall-inspired meal ready in under an hour. Perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests, this wholesome dinner highlights seasonal ingredients in the most delicious way.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces pork chops
• 1 medium-sized butternut squash
• 2 large apples
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 pieces garlic cloves
• 0.5 cup chicken broth

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Peel and deseed the butternut squash. Cut it into 1-inch cubes and place them on a large baking sheet.

Step 3

Core the apples and slice them into 1/2-inch wedges. Add the apple slices to the baking sheet with the squash.

Step 4

Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, 1 teaspoon of rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper over the squash and apples. Toss to coat evenly.

Step 5

Roast the squash and apples in the oven for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through for even cooking.

Step 6

Meanwhile, season both sides of the pork chops with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of rosemary.

Step 7

In a large oven-safe skillet, 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 them aside on a plate.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 9

Pour in the chicken broth and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, and stir, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.

Step 10

Return the seared pork chops to the skillet and spoon some of the sauce over each chop.

Step 11

After the squash and apples have roasted for 25 minutes, remove them from the oven and add them to the skillet with the pork chops.

Step 12

Place the skillet in the oven and roast everything together for an additional 10 minutes, or until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and the squash is fork-tender.

Step 13

Remove the skillet from the oven and let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 14

Serve the pork chops with the roasted squash and apples, drizzling extra sauce from the skillet over the top.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1946.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2381.4

Total Fat 146.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 47.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g
Cholesterol 365.8mg	0%
Sodium 4281.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 165.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.8g	0%
Total Sugars 87.0g
Protein 110.0g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 449.0mg	0%
Iron 9.9mg	0%
Potassium 4025.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.5%

Protein: 18.2%

Carbs: 27.3%