Pork Chops with Apple Sauce

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Pork Chops with Apple Sauce is a classic comfort food dish featuring pan-seared or baked pork chops served with a sweet and tangy apple sauce. It typically includes bone-in or boneless pork chops, apples (often Granny Smith), sugar or honey, cinnamon, and sometimes onions or vinegar. The dish has roots in American and Northern European cuisine, particularly in regions where pork and apples are culinary staples.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a good source of protein from the pork, with moderate fat content depending on the cut and cooking method. The apple sauce adds natural sweetness and some fiber, but can increase the carbohydrate count, especially if sugar is added. A typical serving (one pork chop with a 1/2 cup sauce) ranges from 300-450 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	450 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Phosphorus	220 mg
Vitamin B6	0.6 mg
Niacin (B3)	7 mg
Selenium	35 mcg
Zinc	3.5 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Vitamin C	4 mg

Per 1 serving (approx. 200 g, including 1 pork chop and 1/4 cup applesauce) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The pairing of pork and apples is a centuries-old tradition in many cultures, believed to aid digestion and balance the richness of the meat. Nutritionally, the vitamin C in apples can help enhance iron absorption from the pork, making it a thoughtfully complementary combination.