Apple Butter Pork Chops

Apple sauce is a quintessential accompaniment to pork. Try these apple butter pork chops to add a Fall spin on this classic!

The best word I have to describe this meal is 'cozy'.  It is the perfect Fall weekend dinner!  The sweet and spice from the apple butter balance perfectly with the strong flavor of the parmesan.  In this recipe, we will sear the pork chops, then apply the apple butter.  We will finish the dish in the oven with the apples and onions.  This dish is best served over rice so it soaks up the pan juices.  

How to Make the Best Apple Butter Pork Chops

While the full recipe instructions are available below, here are some tips to make the best version of this meal.

• First, you will preheat your oven while also heating a non-stick skillet.  You will then sear the pork to get a nice browning on both sides.
• Next, you will remove the pork from the skillet and set it aside.
• Keeping the skillet on the stove, you will sauté the onions and garlic.  Then you will add the slices of apple.  This is important because it adds a sweet flavor that will be offset when we add the parmesan later in the recipe.  I recommend using honeycrisp apples in this recipe because they have a delicious sweetness to them, but are also crisp.
• While the onions and apples are cooking, you will coat the pork chops with the apple butter mixture.  This is important, because it will add the sweet and spiced flavors to the dish while cooking.
• Now, you will add the pork back to the skillet and complete the cooking process in the oven.  I used boneless pork chops, however you can use the bone-in option and increase the cooking time in the oven.

As I mentioned above, I recommend serving this over rice to allow it to soak up the pan juices.  I also served this with roasted carrots which were the perfect accompaniment!

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