How to Make Applesauce Pork Chops - A Step-by-Step Guide

Applesauce pork chops are a classic comfort food dish that combines the savory flavor of juicy pork chops with the sweetness of applesauce. This simple yet delicious recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The tender pork chops are seared to perfection and then simmered in a flavorful applesauce and spice mixture that infuses them with a rich, sweet and tangy flavor.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 apple - peeled, cored, and sliced
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • 2 (1/2-inch thick) pork chops
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • ¾ cup applesauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground mustard
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 2

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir apple and onion in melted butter until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer apple and onion mixture to a bowl.
  • Place pork chops in the same skillet over medium heat; cook until pork chops are browned, about 5 minutes per side. Place pork chops in a 9x9-inch baking dish; season with salt and black pepper.
  • Mix applesauce, brown sugar, mustard, and cinnamon into apple and onion mixture. Spoon over pork chops.
  • Bake, covered, in the preheated oven until pork chops are no longer pink in the center, 30 to 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    386 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 81mg
    • Sodium: 625mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 35g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 53mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 522mg