Pork and apples, a classic combination that has been enjoyed for centuries, offer a delectable flavor profile that is both sweet and savory. From simple skillet meals to slow-cooked roasts, the versatility of pork and apples allows for a wide range of culinary creations. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive dish for a special occasion, this article will guide you through the best recipes to tantalize your taste buds and create unforgettable pork and apple dishes.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
PORK TENDERLOIN WITH APPLES AND ONIONS
This is an easy, tasty main dish for the family on a weeknight. While the pork is in the oven, it's simple to steam a veggie side and prepare a quick salad.
Provided by Bibi
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Tenderloin Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Trim all silver skin from tenderloins; pat dry using paper towels. Rub 1 teaspoon vegetable oil over the surface of each tenderloin and rub with sea salt.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large, oven-proof skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, about 1 minute. Place tenderloins into the skillet and cook, rotating to brown all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer pork to a large plate.
- Add remaining tablespoon oil to any drippings in the skillet. Cook apples and onions in the hot oil, stirring occasionally, until onions begin to turn translucent, about 5 minutes, adding a bit more oil if skillet gets dry.
- Meanwhile, spread Dijon mustard evenly over browned tenderloins using a pastry brush. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons thyme leaves over pork. Sprinkle remaining thyme over apple mixture and add black pepper; stir gently to combine. Nestle tenderloins into the skillet with apple mixture.
- Roast, uncovered, in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the tenderloins reads at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), about 15 minutes.
- Remove skillet from the oven and place pork onto a plate. Cover with aluminum foil and let rest.
- Meanwhile, pour chicken stock into a saucepan and cook over medium-high heat until reduced by 1/2, 8 to 10 minutes. Add to the skillet containing apple mixture.
- Heat over medium-high heat until boiling, about 5 minutes; stir in butter until melted. Slice pork and serve over apple mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 103.5 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 562.7 mg, Sugar 8.8 g
PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES AND ONIONS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Season the pork chops generously with salt. Coat a large saute pan with olive oil and bring it to a high heat. Sear the pork on both sides and on the fat edge, working in batches if the chops don't all fit in the pan at the same time. Be sure not to crowd the pan. Remove the pork from the pan and place on a cookie sheet. Finish the pork in the oven for about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Ditch the excess fat from the saute pan. Give a drizzle of fresh olive oil and add the onions and crushed red pepper and season with salt. Cook until the onions become soft and aromatic. Add the apples, cinnamon and rosemary and toss to coat with the oil. Add the cider and cook until the cider has reduced by two-thirds and the onion-apple mixture is very soft and saucy. Serve over the pork chops.
- Porky deliciousness!
PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES, ONIONS, AND SWEET POTATOES
This is so easy, so good, and so versatile! I've used pork chops with and without bones, pork loin, and pork roast. You can sprinkle the brown sugar, salt, and pepper on the different layers or all at the end, as mentioned in the recipe. Play around with the brown sugar and spices to your taste.
Provided by ashbeth
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Baked
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Season pork chops with salt and pepper to taste, and arrange in a medium oven safe skillet. Top pork chops with onions, sweet potatoes, and apples. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Season with 2 teaspoons pepper and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Cover, and bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, until sweet potatoes are tender and pork chops have reached an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.8 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 44.6 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 770.7 mg, Sugar 23.6 g
PORK CHOPS AND APPLES
Sweet and sour-tasting pork with apples.
Provided by shorembo
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour and cumin and shake off excess.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute pork chops until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Add apples; cook and stir just until tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add broth, vinegar, honey, ketchup, and shallot to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
- Return pork and apples to the skillet, cover, and cook until pork is only slightly pink in the center, about 10 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 71.4 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 373.3 mg, Sugar 14.4 g
PORK LOIN, APPLES, AND SAUERKRAUT
Pork and sauerkraut is the traditional New Year's Day meal here in Pennsylvania Dutch Land. This is my rendition of that holiday meal. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes and applesauce.
Provided by Kehl Berry
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 2h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Mix sauerkraut, apples, onion, and caraway seeds in a large roasting pan. Stir 1/4 cup apple cider and brown sugar together in a separate bowl; pour over sauerkraut mixture.
- Stir Thai seasoning, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper together in a small bowl; rub onto the top and bottom of the roast.
- Make an indentation in the center of the sauerkraut mixture and place the seasoned roast in the indentation. Pour the remaining apple cider around the roast.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour; baste roast with juices. Continue baking roast, basting every 30 minutes, until cooked through, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 99.2 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 10.2 g, Protein 36.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 2606.8 mg, Sugar 19.8 g
PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES, SWEET POTATOES, AND SAUERKRAUT
This sweet yet savory medley of apples, sweet potatoes, onions, and sauerkraut cooks up perfectly in the slow cooker! Don't be afraid of the sauerkraut---it becomes sweet and mild.
Provided by RCKim
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Boneless
Time 5h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and coat with cooking spray. Quickly brown the pork chops on each side. Set aside.
- Arrange sweet potato slices in the bottom of a 3 to 4 quart slow cooker. Cover with the onion slices, then the apple slices. Sprinkle brown sugar, nutmeg and salt over the apples, and grind a little pepper. Place the pork chops on top of the pile, and cover with sauerkraut. Cover, and cook on Low for about 5 hours. It can go an extra hour without drying out though.
- Serve pork and vegetables with juice from the slow cooker spooned over them.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.6 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 30.4 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 8.6 g, Protein 14.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 968 mg, Sugar 18.3 g
PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES AND ONIONS
This is by far one of the best recipes I've ever found! Succulent pork chops with a phenomenal spice rub cooked in a sweet sauce with onions and apples. A perfect autumn dish, but tasty all year-round!
Provided by TattooedKupcake
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix flour, sage, garlic, thyme, salt, allspice, and paprika together in a small bowl. Set aside 2/3 of the spice mixture for later use. Sprinkle remaining spice mixture onto the pork chops, coating all sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and cook in the hot oil until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove pork from the skillet.
- Add onion to the skillet and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Add apples; cook and stir for 2 more minutes. Stir in apple juice, brown sugar, and reserved spice mixture; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until pork is longer pink in the center, and reaches desired level of doneness, about 5 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 48.2 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 620.4 mg, Sugar 16.7 g
SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES, ONIONS AND CABBAGE
Steps:
- Season both sides of the pork chops with the Essence and kosher salt. Lightly dredge in the flour.
- Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over high heat. Add the pork chops 2 at a time, and cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side. Remove the pork chops and transfer to a platter. Repeat with the remaining pork chops and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium-high, and add the apples and onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples and onions are golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cabbage and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chicken stock, Calvados, caraway seeds, bay leaves, salt, pepper and herbs. Cook uncovered until sauce comes to a boil. Add the pork chops, cover, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the pork chops are fork-tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Serve the pork chops with the cabbage and pan juices.
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William Morrow, 1993.
PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES AND STUFFING
Apples and stuffing mix provides a wonderful addition to these pork chops - perfect for dinner.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dinner
Time 1h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Brush 1/2 teaspoon butter in bottom of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Spread apple slices in dish. In small bowl, mix flour, brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over apples. Sprinkle seasoned salt on both sides of pork; place pork over apples.
- In 2-quart saucepan, heat apple juice and 2 tablespoons butter to boiling over medium-high heat. Stir in stuffing mix and cranberries. Cover; remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff mixture with fork. Scoop 1/2 cup stuffing onto each pork chop.
- Spray sheet of foil with cooking spray; place sprayed side down over baking dish. Bake 40 to 50 minutes. Uncover; bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until pork is no longer pink in center and meat thermometer inserted in center reads 160°F. Sprinkle with parsley. To serve, lift pork chops with stuffing to serving plates; serve apples on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 680 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 0 g
PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES AND RAISINS
Tender pork combined with apples and raisins is a family favorite for us! I've substituted dried cranberries for the raisins, and that was so good too! Recipe can be altered if serving more people.
Provided by Heidi Shirk
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Baked
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry pork chops on each side until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking dish, reserving the drippings in the skillet. Cover pork chops with apple slices and sprinkle with sugar.
- Stir the flour into the fat in the skillet until smooth. Whisk in the water and vinegar. Simmer over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until thick. Add raisins and pour over the pork chops. Cover the baking dish with a lid or aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove the aluminum foil for the last 20 minutes of cooking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 63.6 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 365.7 mg, Sugar 32.7 g
PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES AND STUFFING
The heartwarming taste of apples with cinnamon is the perfect accompaniment to tender pork chops. This dish is always a winner with my family. Because it calls for only four ingredients, it's a main course that I can serve with little preparation. -Joan Hamilton, Worcester, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, prepare stuffing according to package directions. Spread pie filling into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Place the pork chops on top; spoon stuffing over chops., Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Uncover; bake until a thermometer reads 145°, about 10 minutes longer. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 527 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 550mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 36g protein.
BAKED PORK CHOPS AND APPLES
I like to make these baked pork chops with apples for company because it can be assembled ahead of time and popped in the oven when guests arrive. Apples and raisins give it a homey flavor. -Naomi Giddis, Two Buttes, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Sprinkle pork chops with salt. In a large skillet, brown chops in oil; set aside. Place apples and raisins in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Combine 2 tablespoons brown sugar, cinnamon and cloves; sprinkle over apples. Drizzle with lemon juice. Arrange pork chops on top. , Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until chops are tender and juices run clear. , In a small saucepan, combine the apple juice, orange juice and remaining brown sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve with pork chops just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 264mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein.
SLOW COOKER PORK AND SAUERKRAUT WITH APPLES
The apple and onion together work magic on this classic dish. This is traditionally served on New Year's Day in Central Pennsylvania. It is customarily served with mashed potatoes. The sauerkraut mixture tops the mashed potatoes like a gravy. Surprisingly good.
Provided by Katie
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes
Time 4h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown pork chops in hot skillet, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain.
- Arrange apples and onion in the bottom of a slow cooker; top with browned pork chops. Pour in enough water to cover bottom of the slow cooker crock.
- Cook on High for 3 hours (or on Low for 6 hours). Add sauerkraut and fennel seed to pork chop mixture. Cook for 1 more hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 94.7 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 37.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 1103.4 mg, Sugar 13.2 g
SPICY PORK TENDERLOIN WITH APPLES AND SWEET POTATOES
Jazz up your pork tenderloin with this spicy-sweet combo of apples, cider, sweet potatoes, and as much or as little heat as your palate requires! This easy oven dish only needs one other pot to reduce the sauce on top of the stove. It is large enough for a crowd or for leftovers later in the week. Add a green veggie or a salad, and some crusty dinner bread, and you are good to go!
Provided by Bibi
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Tenderloin Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Mix together 1 tablespoon ginger, brown sugar, 1 teaspoon chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl to create a rub. Rub combined seasonings on all sides of the pork tenderloins, using the entire amount.
- Place apples and sweet potatoes in the bottom of the prepared pan; dot with butter.
- Mix together apple cider, lime juice, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, 1/8 teaspoon chili powder, garam masala, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Pour over apples and sweet potatoes and place tenderloins on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Ladle cooking liquid over apples and sweet potatoes, turn tenderloins over, and continue baking until pork is slightly pink at the center, about 20 minutes longer. A meat thermometer placed in the center of the thickest tenderloin should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- Remove apples and sweet potatoes to a serving platter using a slotted spoon. Place tenderloins on top and cover with aluminum foil.
- Pour cooking liquid from the baking dish into a 1-quart saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat until liquid comes to a boil. Boil, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is reduced by one half, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Drizzle sauce over pork, apples, and sweet potatoes. Slice tenderloins and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Cholesterol 59.3 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 117.3 mg, Sugar 11.2 g
ROAST PORK WITH APPLES AND SWEET POTATOES
Apples and pork always pair well. The addition of sweet potatoes makes this main dish even more pleasing!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°F. In medium bowl, mix brown sugar, butter, vinegar, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the butter mixture. Add apples, sweet potatoes and onion to remaining butter mixture; toss to coat. Arrange apple mixture in roasting pan or 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Cover tightly with foil and bake 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, brush pork with reserved butter mixture. Heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Cook pork in skillet about 3 minutes, turning to brown all sides evenly.
- Place pork on apple mixture. Bake uncovered 30 to 40 minutes or until pork has slight blush of pink in center and meat thermometer inserted in center reads 160°F.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 480 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g
PORK CHOPS BAKED WITH APPLES AND ONIONS
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course
Time 30m
Yield Four servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat the vegetable oil in a large, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear until golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Place the pork chops on a plate and set aside.
- Add the onion to the skillet and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes. Add the sherry and the cider and cook, stirring contantly, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. Add the apples, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Lower the heat and cook for 5 minutes.
- Push the pork chops down into the apple mixture and pour any juices accumulated on the plate over them. Cover with foil and bake until the pork chops are tender and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Uncover and season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Divide among 4 plates and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 467, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 42 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 404 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PORK CHOPS WITH ONIONS AND APPLES
I've always liked pork chops made with apples or onions. I decided to combine both ingredients to create this delicious recipe. Many family members and friends have requested it.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the pepper, salt and garlic powder. Rub over pork chops. Grill chops, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand 5 minutes before serving., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onions and apples in butter until tender. Stir in brown sugar; cook until thickened and bubbly. Serve with pork chops.
Nutrition Facts :
DIJON PORK WITH APPLES AND CABBAGE
A honey-mustard marinade gives pork a tangy-sweet punch. Charred cabbage and apple make a crunchy side dish.
Provided by Molly Gilbert
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Tenderloin Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place 1 rack in center position and another 4 inches from broiler. Spray a rimmed sheet pan with cooking spray.
- Toss together cabbage and apples with 3 tablespoons oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper on prepared sheet pan and arrange in an even layer.
- Pat pork dry and season with remaining teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons oil with mustard, vinegar, honey, and thyme in a small bowl. Spread over all sides of pork and set pork on top of cabbage and apples.
- Roast on center rack until an instant-read thermometer inserted into center of thickest part of each tenderloin registers 130 degrees F, about 25 minutes.
- Remove pan from oven and turn oven to broil. When broiler is hot, put pan on top rack and broil until pork has a golden-brown crust, thermometer registers 145 degrees F, and cabbage and apples have a light char, about 5 minutes. Cover pan loosely with foil and let pork rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve pork warm with cabbage and apples, sprinkled with parsley (if using).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 84.3 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 619.4 mg, Sugar 12.5 g
SAUTéED PORK CHOPS WITH SWEET POTATO, APPLES AND MUSTARD SAUCE
The classic combination of tender pork, tart apples, and cider-braised sweet potatoes is a textbook meal for chilly days, especially when you're really hungry. You'll be amazed how easy it is to pull this hearty meal together; even the cider-based mustard sauce is a snap to prepare.
Provided by Carla Snyder
Categories Fruit Mustard Pork Vegetable Sauté Valentine's Day Dinner Condiment Apple Meat Pork Chop Root Vegetable Sweet Potato/Yam Fall Winter Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Combine the cider, cinnamon and 1/4 tsp salt in a cup. Set aside.
- 2. Pat the pork chops dry and sprinkle all over with salt and pepper.
- 3. Heat a 12-in/30.5-cm skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. When the oil shimmers, add the seasoned pork chops to the pan and cook until lightly browned on the first side, about 3 minutes. Turn and cook until browned on the second side, about 2 minutes longer. Transfer the pork chops to a plate. (They will not be cooked through at this point.)
- 4. Add the sweet potato, apple, shallot, cider mixture, and a grind or two of pepper to the hot pan. Bring it all to a simmer, cover, and reduce the heat to medium-low or low-the pan should bubble, but not too aggressively. Cook the potato mixture until a fork easily pierces the partially cooked potato but there is still some resistance, about 10 minutes.
- 5. Return the pork chops to the pan (along with any juices accumulated on the plate) and nestle them into the potatoes and apples. Cover and cook until the meat is cooked through and the potatoes are tender, about 8 minutes longer. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- 6. Transfer the pork chops, potatoes, and apples to two warmed plates. There should be some liquid remaining in the pan to serve as a base for the sauce. (If the potatoes have absorbed all of the liquid, add 2 to 3 tbsp cider to the pan and heat it briefly over medium heat.) Stir the mustard into the pan juices with a fork. Taste the sauce and add more pepper if it needs it.
- 7. Spoon the sauce over the meat and vegetables, sprinkle the parsley over the top, and serve hot.
PORK ROAST WITH APPLES, BEER, AND SAUERKRAUT
yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!
Provided by MattyHam
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European German
Time 3h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
- Place pork roast into a large baking dish and scatter sauerkraut around the roast. Arrange apple and onion quarters around the roast. Sprinkle sauerkraut, apples, and onions with brown sugar. Pour beer over roast and sauerkraut mixture. Cover dish with aluminum foil and seal foil to the edges of the dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until roast is tender and pan juices are reduced, 3 to 4 hours. If roast, vegetables, and apples seem dry, pour in 1 more can beer. To serve, gently toss sauerkraut with apple and onion quarters and serve with the roast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Cholesterol 79.6 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 671.2 mg, Sugar 22.8 g
Tips for Cooking Pork and Apples
- Choose the right cut of pork. For roasting, pork shoulder or pork loin are good choices. For chops, pork loin or pork tenderloin are good choices. For stews, pork shoulder or pork butt are good choices.
- Cook pork to the proper internal temperature. Pork should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare, 155 degrees Fahrenheit for medium, and 165 degrees Fahrenheit for well-done.
- Use a variety of apples. Different apples have different flavors and textures, so using a variety of apples will add depth and complexity to your dish.
- Don't overcook the apples. Apples should be cooked until they are tender but still hold their shape.
- Add some spices. Spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves can enhance the flavor of pork and apples.
Conclusion
Pork and apples are a classic combination that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you're roasting a pork shoulder with apples, making pork chops with applesauce, or simmering a pork stew with apples, you're sure to enjoy this delicious and versatile dish.
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