Broiled Pork Chops with Apple Compote
Broiled Pork Chops with Apple Compote is a savory-sweet dish featuring juicy, bone-in pork chops cooked under high heat, topped with a warm, chunky apple sauce. It typically combines pork with apples, onions, and warm spices like cinnamon or nutmeg, and is a popular comfort food in American and Northern European cuisines.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a good source of protein and fat, with moderate carbohydrates coming from the apple compote. A typical serving provides a hearty dose of B vitamins, zinc, and selenium from the pork, along with fiber and vitamin C from the apples, and roughly ranges from 400 to 600 calories per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 19 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 14 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Potassium | 520 mg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Zinc | 3.5 mg |
| Selenium | 35 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
Per 1 serving (approx. 225 g, including 1 pork chop and 1/2 cup compote) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The pairing of pork and apples is a classic culinary tradition in many cultures, believed to balance the richness of the meat with the fruit's natural acidity and sweetness. Nutritionally, the compote can add a touch of fiber and antioxidants without the need for heavy, sugary sauces.
