Pan-seared pork chops with apple sauce
Pan-seared pork chops with apple sauce is a classic comfort food featuring thick-cut pork chops cooked in a skillet until golden and juicy, served with a sweet-tart apple sauce. The dish typically includes bone-in or boneless pork chops seasoned with salt, pepper, and herbs, paired with a homemade or store-bought apple sauce made from apples, sugar, and cinnamon. It is a staple in American and European home cooking, particularly popular in autumn.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the apple sauce. It provides key nutrients like protein, B vitamins, and minerals such as zinc and selenium, with a rough calorie ballpark of 400-500 kcal per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 35 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 10 g |
| Sodium | 500 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Phosphorus | 300 mg |
| Zinc | 4 mg |
| Selenium | 30 mcg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
Per 1 pork chop (150 g) with 1/4 cup (60 g) apple sauce · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The pairing of savory pork with sweet apple sauce is a traditional combination in many Western cuisines, believed to balance flavors and aid digestion. Nutritionally, the apple sauce adds fiber and antioxidants, complementing the protein-rich pork.
