Best 8 Apple Moonshine Glazed Pork Chops Recipes

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Apple moonshine glazed pork chops are a mouthwatering dish that combines the flavors of sweet, tangy, and smoky. This recipe uses a simple marinade of apple moonshine, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and garlic to infuse the pork chops with incredible flavor. With just a few pantry staples and some time, you can create an unforgettable meal that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

PORK CHOPS WITH APPLE CIDER GLAZE



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Pork chops with a glossy apple cider glaze is really easy, and while there's no starch or extra butter involved, it reduces quickly to a thick, rich, sweet-tart apple syrup.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Pan Fried

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 (6 ounce) boneless center-cut pork chops
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
2 cups apple cider
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon minced rosemary
1 pinch red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Season pork chops with salt and black pepper.
  • Heat oil and butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork chops in the hot oil mixture until browned on both sides and pork is slightly pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Remove pan from the heat; transfer pork chops to a plate.
  • Stir garlic into the pan and place over medium-high heat; cook and stir for 30 seconds. Pour in vinegar and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add apple cider and Dijon mustard, bring mixture to a boil, and cook until sauce is reduced and thick, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in rosemary and red pepper flakes; season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Return pork chops to the pan to warm slightly, 1 to 2 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 59.4 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 101.5 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

QUICK APPLE-GLAZED PORK CHOPS



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You probably have all of the spices you need for these succulent pork chops laying around in your pantry or spice rack. The rub is versatile; give it a try on any meat, chicken or fish. Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless pork loin chops (1 inch thick and 6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons apple jelly

Steps:

  • Combine the first eight ingredients; rub over both sides of pork chops. Cook in batches on an indoor grill coated with cooking spray until a thermometer inserted in chops reads 145°, 3-4 minutes on each side. Let chops stand for 5 minutes before serving., In a microwave-safe bowl, heat jelly until warmed; brush over pork chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 522mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GLAZED PORK CHOPS AND APPLES



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Make and share this Glazed Pork Chops and Apples recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lorac

Categories     Pork

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons oil
8 boneless pork chops, 1/2 inch thick
1 cup apple juice
1/2 cup brown mustard
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon fresh rosemary needles, crushed
2 green apples or 2 red apples, cut into small chunks
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoon oil in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cook pork chops for 5 minutes or until browned on both sides.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Bring to a full boil and reduce heat to medium.
  • Simmer, uncovered, for 8 to 10 minutes or until pork is no longer pink in center and sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally.
  • Season with salt and pepper and serve.

APPLE-GLAZED PORK CHOPS



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Simple enough for weeknights yet impressive enough for guests, these juicy chops are topped with a glaze of herbs, apple cider and brown sugar. The cooked apple slices and onions will make it a fast favorite in your home.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 bone-in center-cut pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick and 7 ounces each)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup apple cider or apple juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
2 large tart apples, sliced
1/2 cup sliced onion
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil. Add the cider, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, salt, rosemary and thyme. Cover and cook for 7-8 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°:. Combine the cornstarch and water until smooth; add to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened., Meanwhile, in small skillet, cook the apples, onion, butter and remaining brown sugar over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until apples are softened. Serve with pork chops.

Nutrition Facts :

PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES AND GARLIC SMASHED POTATOES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound small fingerling potatoes
2 cloves garlic
Kosher salt
4 1/2-inch-thick boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each)
2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
Freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
2 Granny Smith apples, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 cup apple cider
1/4 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes and garlic in a saucepan, cover with cold water and season with salt. Cover and bring to a boil, then uncover and continue cooking until tender, about 15 minutes. Cover and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, rub both sides of the pork chops with the sage, and salt and pepper to taste. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat, then add 1 teaspoon olive oil and sear the chops until golden on both sides, about 5 minutes total. Transfer to a plate. Wipe out the skillet and add the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil. Add the onion and apples and cook over medium-high heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the cider.
  • Return the chops to the skillet. Cover and cook, turning once, until just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain the potatoes, reserving 1/4 cup liquid. Return the potatoes to the pan; add the buttermilk and mash, adding cooking liquid as needed. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with the pork chops, onion and apples. Drizzle with the pan juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 76 milligrams, Sodium 98 milligrams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 26 grams

APPLESAUCE PORK CHOPS



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Pork chops with applesauce glaze.

Provided by Shelli

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Baked

Time 1h

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 78.4 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 674.2 mg, Sugar 30.4 g

PORK CHOPS WITH GLAZED APPLE AND ONIONS



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This enticing entrée features cooked apple and onion slices served over browned pork chops in a sweet-tangy sauce of apple juice and Dijon mustard.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 pork loin chops (6 oz. each), 3/4 inch thick
2 tsp. oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 large apple, sliced
1/4 cup GREY POUPON Savory Honey Mustard
1/4 cup apple juice

Steps:

  • Brown chops in hot oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cook 5 to 10 minutes or until cooked through. Remove chops to serving platter, reserving drippings in skillet; cover chops to keep warm.
  • Add onion and apple to drippings in skillet; cook on medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in mustard and apple juice; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally. Spoon sauce over chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 60 mg, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 14 g, Protein 21 g

GLAZED PORK CHOPS AND APPLE BAKE



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This is a delicious, very easy way to bake pork chops. I've found that some people like to also eat the apples that are cooked along with it, some prefer the pork chops and sauce without the apples. But don't leave them out because they are part of what create the resulting sauce, which is absolutely fantastic!!! The recipe is an old one from French's Worcestershire Sauce

Provided by Charmed

Categories     Pork

Time 2h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 -2 1/2 lbs pork steaks or 2 -2 1/2 lbs pork chops
salt & pepper
3 apples, peeled, cored and sliced
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350.
  • Spray a pan large enough to hold the chops in a single layer with non-stick spray.
  • Season the pork steaks or chops with salt& pepper.
  • Arrange them in single layer in the prepared pan.
  • Cover (aluminum foil is fine) and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the chops from the pan and pour off the fat.
  • Place the apples in the pan and top with the baked chops.
  • Combine the water, brown sugar, worcestershire sauce and lemon juice, and pour over the pork and apples.
  • Bake uncovered, basting occasionally, for 45 minutes or until pork is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.4, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 145.3, Sodium 203.9, Carbohydrate 30, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 25, Protein 47

Tips:

  • For a crispier glaze, broil the pork chops for a few minutes at the end of cooking.
  • To make the glaze ahead of time, simply combine all of the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Let cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • You can also use this glaze on chicken or fish.
  • If you don't have apple moonshine, you can substitute another type of fruit moonshine, such as peach or cherry.
  • If you don't have moonshine, you can use apple juice or cider instead.
  • Serve with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

Conclusion:

These Apple Moonshine Glazed Pork Chops are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The pork chops are tender and juicy, and the glaze is sweet and tangy. This recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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