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Pork Chops with Applesauce Recipe

American · Main course · 40 min total

Classic comfort food: pan-seared pork chops served with a homemade chunky applesauce that balances savory and sweet flavors.

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in pork chops, about 1 inch thick
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and diced
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

1. Season pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
3. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced apples, water, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Stir to combine.
4. Cook apples, stirring occasionally, until softened and saucy, about 10-12 minutes. Mash slightly with a fork for chunky texture.
5. Return pork chops to the skillet, spoon applesauce over them, and warm through for 1-2 minutes. Serve immediately.

Tips

• Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for best flavor.
• Let pork chops rest after cooking to retain juices.
• Leftover applesauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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