My Pork Chops with Apples is an easy dinner that is sure to impress. Simple ingredients come together with earthy flavors to bring you this savory pork recipe with a hint of sweetness.
I love recipes that balance sweet and savory so much. When you combine the two worlds of flavors, they can help highlight and balance each other in the best ways.
This is all too true in this amazing pork chop recipe. We are combining the sweetness of apples with the savory taste of onions and rosemary – a match made in heaven. It all serves as the perfect flavoring for easy to make bone in pork chops.
The full flavor of pork with the sweet-tart taste of apples seasoned with the cozy notes of nutmeg, cinnamon, and rosemary creates a comforting and delicious dish packed with flavor. Reader Review
Tonight’s dinner was pork chops with apples! We brought my 94 year old mother-in-law home from the hospital today after recovering from a fall. She ate every bite of her pork chop! Thank you for this great recipe! It was easy and delicious.
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- Slice the apples thin for even cooking. Whether or not you peel them is up to you, but I prefer them without the peels.
- Make it gluten free with cornstarch. We are using flour in this recipe to thicken the gravy, but if you are cooking for someone gluten free, you can add a slurry to the chicken stock by combining 1 tablespoon water and 1 tablespoon cornstarch until it is smooth.
- Watch the meat thermometer closely to ensure that the pork chops are done, yet not overcooked. As mentioned above, there is nothing worse than over cooked pork. As soon as they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees at their thickest point, remove them from heat. I highly recommend investing in a good instant read thermometer.
Store your pork chops in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat over low heat on the stovetop or in the microwave. Always use your best discretion with leftovers.
Unfortunately, overcooking pork chops makes them tough which is not ideal. These pork chops are delicious and tender, full of great flavor because we are going to cook it to the exact right temperature of 145 degrees. Using a meat thermometer to ensure that they are fully cooked and removing them from the heat at that point to prevent overcooking is key.
I would recommend that you stick with bone-in pork chops. The bone helps keep the meat really tender and juicy. Additionally, the cooking times you see here are based on bone-in pork chops.
Use an apple that is sweet but holds its shape when cooking, such as Honey Crisp or Gala.
Best Apples to Cook With
For a savory recipe like this, I really like to cook with either Honeycrisp or Gala apples. They both hold up really well in this recipe and aren’t overly tart or overly sweet.
A reader recently told me that they added 2 tablespoons of Apple Butter to the chicken stock to give this a stronger taste of apple. That sounds like an amazing addition to this recipe, and I just so happen to have a great easy apple butter recipe!
Pork Chops with Apple and Cinnamon in 30 Minutes
FAQ
Why do apples pair well with pork?
What are the best apples for cooking pork?
Do apples help you digest pork?
What goes with pork & apple?
Parsley is one of those herbs that goes with almost anything, but it really shines when paired with pork and apple dishes. The parsley’s peppery flavor adds a kick of spice to balance out the sweetness of the apple while complementing the savory flavors perfectly.
Can one eat pork?
A cooked, medium pork cutlet or steak provides 239 calories, 34 grams protein, 10 grams fat, 4 grams saturated fat, 697 milligrams sodium, and 0 grams carbohydrate, if you eat only the lean part of the steak. Pork contains many of the micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) found in beef and it is high in protein, but can be lower in fat than beef—depending on cut and preparation. Meat from any kind of mammal, including pork, can cause an allergic reaction (and some people who are allergic to mammalian meat also react to poultry).
What spices go well with pork & apple?
There are many herbs and spices that go well with pork and apple. Some of these include sage, thyme, oregano, rosemary, cloves, and nutmeg. For a unique flavor, you can also add cinnamon or allspice. Still looking for options? No worries! 1. Cinnamon Warm, woody, and a bit floral, cinnamon is a perfect match for pork.
What goes well with pork?
For pairing with the saltiness of pork, we recommend sweeter varieties that hold their shape while baking, like Golden Delicious, Piñata ®, and Honeycrisp. For an incredible aroma and easy meal, try pork and apple recipes in your crock pot. Pork and apples pair well with mashed potatoes!