Caramel Apple Pork Chops ππ
Description: My husband says this recipe is an excuse to eat dessert for dinner. Yes, it is sweet, but also very tasty. I’m a sucker for any recipe with apples. π
Recipe Category: Pork π₯©
Keywords: Apple, Fruit, Meat, < 60 Mins, Stove Top ππ₯
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 | Pork chops |
| 1 | Brown sugar |
| 2 | Ground cinnamon |
| 1/8 | Ground nutmeg |
| 1/8 | Unsalted butter |
| 2 | Tart apples |
| 2 | Pecans |
| 3 | [NA] |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 347.3
- Fat Content: 21.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 8.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 90.3mg
- Sodium Content: 71.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 16.3g
- Fiber Content: 1.7g
- Sugar Content: 13.8g
- Protein Content: 22.8g
Cooking Time:
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 175 degrees.
- Place a medium-sized dish in the oven to keep warm.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Brush chops lightly with oil and place in hot pan.
- Cook for 5 or 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until done. (Note: It might take longer)
- Transfer cooked chops to the warm dish, and keep warm in the preheated oven.
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, salt, pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Add butter to the skillet and stir in the brown sugar mixture and apples.
- Cover and cook until apples are just tender.
- Remove apples with a slotted spoon and arrange them on top of the chops.
- Keep warm in the preheated oven.
- Continue cooking the mixture uncovered in the skillet until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Spoon the sauce over the apples and chops.
- Sprinkle with pecans for that extra crunch!
These Caramel Apple Pork Chops are a delightful blend of savory and sweet flavors, making them perfect for a cozy dinner at home. The tender pork chops are seared to perfection, then topped with a luscious caramelized apple sauce that’s infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. πβ¨
The aroma that fills your kitchen as these chops cook is absolutely heavenly, and the taste is even better! Each bite is a delicious symphony of juicy pork, sweet caramelized apples, and crunchy pecans. Plus, it’s a one-pan wonder, cooked entirely on the stove top for easy cleanup. π³π§Ή
Whether you’re cooking for a special occasion or just craving something comforting and delicious, these Caramel Apple Pork Chops are sure to be a hit. Serve them alongside some mashed potatoes or roasted veggies for a complete meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Enjoy! π½οΈπ·
