Braised pork with apples
Braised pork with apples is a comforting, savory-sweet dish where tender chunks of pork are slow-cooked with apples, onions, and aromatic spices like thyme or rosemary. The apples break down to create a naturally sweet, glossy sauce that complements the rich pork. This dish is a popular home-style meal in many European and North American cuisines, particularly during autumn.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a good source of protein and fat from the pork, with the apples adding fiber and natural sugars, making it moderately high in both fat and carbs. A typical serving provides key nutrients like B vitamins, iron, and potassium, with a rough calorie estimate of 400-500 per serving depending on the cut of pork and sauce richness.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 20 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8 mcg |
| Iron | 2.2 mg |
| Zinc | 3.5 mg |
| Selenium | 18 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 210 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a classic example of 'sweet and savory' pairing in Western cooking, using fruit to balance rich meats. Nutritionally, the apples' pectin and vitamin C can aid in iron absorption from the pork, making it a thoughtfully balanced combination.
