Pork chops are a classic dinner staple, so you'll love this Apple Butter Pork Chop Recipe. This is one of the easy apple recipes that my family asks for again and again. These pork chops and apple butter bring your favorite fall flavors to life and smell divine when cooking.
You'll also love these Easy Air Fryer Pork Chops.
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Apple Butter Pork Chops
Apple pork chops make for a simple one-pan meal. These juicy pork chops are easy to make and packed with flavor. The apple butter helps tenderize the pork, adding a delicious twist.
Perfect for busy nights or get-togethers, apple pork chops are a tasty blend of sweet and savory flavors that'll impress your guests. Tender pork combined with apple's hint of sweetness creates a yummy flavor.
Apple Recipes
There are so many amazing apple recipes out there - from good old-fashioned apple pie to creative dishes like apple-stuffed chicken, there's no shortage of yummy ways to incorporate apples into your meals.
Here are some of our favorite ways to cook with apples:
- Apple Pie Fried Wonton Recipe
- Apple Turnover with Pie Crust
- Apple Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Braid
- Apple Bread Made With Apple Sauce
Ingredients For Apple Butter Pork Chop Recipe
- Pork Chops: Use bone-in pork chops for juicy goodness. Boneless works, too, and it cooks faster.
- Apples: Sweet and a little tart, perfect with pork. Firm ones like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work best.
- Apple Butter: Makes the pork tender and flavorful. Make your own with this Apple Butter Recipe or grab a jar from the store.
- Butter: Adds richness as you sauté the apples.
- Brown Sugar: Caramelizes the apples and pork, adding sweetness.
- Chili Powder: Adds a bit of spice.
- Heavy Cream: Makes everything creamy and smooth.
- Garlic Powder: Adds a hint of garlic without being overpowering.
- Onion Powder: For subtle onion flavor.
How To Make Apple Butter Glazed Pork Chops
Create a seasoning salt for the pork chops by combining ¼ teaspoon of each ingredient: salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Season both sides of each pork chop with the seasoned salt blend.
Melt two tablespoons of butter over medium/high heat in a large skillet. Add the seasoned pork chops and cook on each side for about 3 minutes. Then, remove them from the pan and set them aside.
Slice and core each apple using an apple slicer. I leave the skin on, but you can also remove the skin after slicing.
Melt one tablespoon of butter in the skillet you used to cook the pork chops. Add the apple slices, stir, and cook until they have softened a bit, for about 5 minutes.
Pour ¼ of the jar of apple butter, brown sugar, and chili powder. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
You can use homemade apple butter, but I buy a jar for a quick supermarket shortcut.
Add cream to the pork chop and apple mixture and stir. Bring everything to a light boil.
Return the pork chops to the bottom of the skillet and pour a few spoonfuls of the apple butter mix on top of the chops while they cook (about 3-4 minutes per side).
The apple and pork chops will smell amazing as they are cooking.
Serve the pork chops with the apple butter glaze spooned on top.
There you have it! Now you know how to make a tasty pork chop dish that is not dry. You'll love the sweet flavor of this dish!
This apple butter pork chop recipe makes a great weeknight dinner since it cooks up so quickly.
Tips For Making Pork Chops With Apple Butter
Tip 1: Feel free to adjust the amount of chili powder and brown sugar to find your preference between spicy and sweet.
Tip 2: If you're short on time, store-bought apple butter is fine, but homemade adds a personal touch.
Tip 3: A sprinkle of fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary can make this meal look and smell amazing.
FAQs For Pork Chops With Apple Butter Glaze
This is a wonderful recipe to make when fresh apples are in season. Go for firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp. They hold up well during cooking and add a nice balance of sweetness and tartness.
You can do a vegetable like grilled asparagus, a side salad or mashed potatoes, or corn casserole.
Pork Chop Recipes
Pork chop recipes are popular with busy parents looking for quick, nutritious, and satisfying meals. With their speedy prep and cooking time, pork chops are perfect for hectic weeknights when you don't have much time to get dinner ready. Here are some of our favorites:
- Crock Pot Asian Porkchops
- Air Fryer Pork Chop Recipe
- Stuffed Pork Chops
- Instant Pot Pork Chops
- Grilled Pork Chops
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Apple butter pork chops are a delicious blend of sweet and savory flavors that will impress everyone at the dinner table. They are not only easy to prepare, especially if you are using store-bought apple butter.
Pork Recipes
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Apple Butter Pork Chop Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pork chops
- 2 fresh Apples
- ¼ jar of apple butter
- 3 tablespoon of butter
- 2 tablespoon of packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon of chili powder
- ⅓ cup of heavy cream
- For Seasoned salt
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Season both sides of each pork chop with your seasoned salt blend.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the pork chops and cook each side for about 3 minutes. Set aside.
- Grab your apples and use an apple slicer to core and slice them up.
- Using the same skillet, add the last tablespoon of butter. Once melted, toss in the apple slices and let them cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in a quarter of a jar of apple butter, along with some brown sugar and a dash of chili powder. Stir everything together until it’s well mixed.
- Add the cream and continue to stir. Bring to a light boil.
- Add the pork chops to the bottom of the skillet, making sure each chop gets a generous spoonful of the apple butter mixture on top. Let them cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Serve the pork chops hot with the apple mixture spooned over the pork.
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Notes
- If you're in a rush, grab some store-bought apple butter—it's perfectly fine! But if you have a little extra time, homemade can really make it feel special.
- Tossing on some fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary takes this dish up a notch.
Lauren Vavala | DeliciousLittleBites says
I just made 6 cups of apple butter with no idea what I'm going to do with it all so this recipe could not have come at a better time! Going on the menu for next week!
kallee says
What a wonderful idea to us apple butter. It looks delicious.
Marie says
I wish I was having this for dinner! I love pork chops and apples together. That apple butter sauce looks incredible.
Pam Greer says
Oh my gosh, these sound amazing!! I've had pork chops with apples, but never with apple butter!
Caitlyn Erhardt says
My husband loves pork chops! He will love this, can't wait to make it for him!