Apple butter pork chops smothered in an addictive apple butter sauce with chunks of apple. All the flavors come together to infuse the tender, juicy pork chops slow cooked all in one pan.
Are you ready to elevate your comfort food game this fall season? Look no further than this mouthwatering recipe for smothered apple butter pork chops! Bursting with tender and flavorful pork chops smothered in a rich and sweet apple butter sauce, this dish will warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds all at once.
The secret to the incredible depth of flavor lies in the apple butter. Made from slow-cooked apples, this sweet and savory spread infuses the pork chops with a hint of autumnal goodness. With each juicy bite, you’ll experience the perfect balance of sweet and savory, making this dish an ideal way to celebrate the flavors of fall.
If you’re simply craving a comforting meal, these smothered apple butter pork chops are sure to impress. So grab your apron, sharpen your knives, and get ready to indulge in a dish that is both hearty and delicious. Get the recipe below and prepare to savor every bite.
How To Make Apple Butter Pork Chops
Ingredients you’ll need to start
- Pork chops
- Apples
- Heavy cream
- Apple butter
- Brown sugar
- All-purpose flour
Helpful tips before starting the recipe
- This recipe uses quite a bit of sugar, and it has dairy in it as well. You need to watch your heat when you start to make the apple butter sauce. If you’re not sure if the pan is cool enough, let it cool then heat it back up to a temp you feel confident.
- Apple butter pork chops can be bone-in or boneless. What’s important is the pork chops are not thin because they will cook too fast in this process.
Making the apple butter pork chops and smothering them
- To start, season the pork chops with salt and black pepper. Then season the flour with salt and pepper as well. Prep the ingredients, dice up the apples and sit them in water with a little lemon juice if you are concerned with them browning from oxidation.
- In a deep-frying pan, add a little oil. Dip the pork chops in the flour on both sides and shake off the excess. Fry the pork chops until golden brown then remove from pan. They will cook through later.
- Lower the heat to medium, then toss in the diced apples. Cook them for a minute or two to pick up any bits left behind from the pork chops.
- Now, add in the heavy cream, brown sugar and apple butter. Add the pork chops back in. There should be nothing more than a very light simmer in the sauce. If you see too many bubbles lower the heat. Cover the pan for 15 minutes or until pork chops are cooked through.
- Lastly, remove from heat. Allow to cool a bit then serve the apple butter pork chops with the sauce and apples.
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Apple Butter Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 1 apple, diced or sliced
- 4 pork chops, normal or thick-cut
- 1/2 cup apple butter (found in grocery stores)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoon light brown sugar
- salt & pepper to taste
Flour mix
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- To start, season the pork chops with salt and black pepper. Then season the flour with salt and pepper as well. Prep the ingredients, dice up the apples and sit them in water with a little lemon juice if you are concerned with them browning from oxidation.
- In a deep-frying pan, add a little oil. Dip the pork chops in the flour on both sides and shake off the excess. Fry the pork chops until golden brown then remove from pan. They will cook through later.
- Lower the heat to medium, then toss in the diced apples. Cook them for a minute or two to pick up any bits left behind from the pork chops.
- Now, add in the heavy cream, brown sugar and apple butter. Add the pork chops back in. There should be nothing more than a very light simmer in the sauce. If you see too many bubbles lower the heat. Cover the pan for 15 minutes or until pork chops are cooked through.
- Lastly, remove from heat. Allow to cool a bit then serve the apple butter pork chops with the sauce and apples.