Pork with Applesauce
Pork with Applesauce is a classic comfort food dish featuring pan-seared or roasted pork chops served with a generous side of applesauce. The primary ingredients are pork chops, apples (often cooked down with sugar, cinnamon, and sometimes lemon juice), and basic seasonings like salt and pepper. This dish is particularly popular in American and Northern European home cooking, especially in regions where both pork and apples are agricultural staples.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a balanced source of protein from the pork and carbohydrates from the applesauce, with a moderate amount of fat depending on the cut of pork and cooking method. A typical serving provides a good amount of B vitamins, zinc, and selenium from the pork, along with some fiber and vitamin C from the apples. A rough calorie estimate is between 350-500 calories per serving, depending on portion size and preparation.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbs | 20 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Potassium | 400 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5 mcg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Zinc | 4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Phosphorus | 200 mg |
| Selenium | 30 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 6 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The pairing is a classic example of the culinary principle of balancing rich, fatty meats with tart, acidic fruits to cut through the heaviness. Nutritionally, the vitamin C in the applesauce can actually help enhance the absorption of iron from the pork.
