Pork chops are a versatile and affordable cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. When paired with apples and shallots, pork chops create a sweet and savory dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to cooking pork chops with apples and shallots, including tips for choosing the best ingredients, preparing the pork chops, and creating a delicious sauce. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a novice cook, this article will help you create a mouthwatering pork chop dish that will impress your family and friends.
Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!
PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES
These moist tender chops get delicious flavor from Dijon mustard, onions and apple slices. Or try replacing the apples with pineapple rings for an appealing variation. I like to serve mashed sweet potatoes with this main course, along with a simple salad.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil on each side. Season with salt and pepper; remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute onions and apple wedges until crisp-tender. , Combine mustard and brown sugar; brush over chops. Return to the skillet; cook for 4 minutes or until meat juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 504mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES AND SHALLOTS
A quick sear, followed by oven roasting brings out the best in these tender, juicy pork chops. Top with sweet, savory apples and tangy Carolina-style barbecue sauce.
Time 45m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with spray oil.
- Layer shallots and apples in the dish, season with a pinch of the salt and pinch of the pepper and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Season pork chops with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, flipping once, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Arrange pork chops on top of shallots and apples.
- Pour half of the barbecue sauce over the top.
- Place dish in the oven and immediately reduce temperature to 375°F.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then spoon remaining barbecue sauce over the top and bake until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the pork chops registers 145°F, about 15 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 70 milligrams, Sodium 330 milligrams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Protein 22 grams
PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES AND SHALLOTS
Apples and pork are a classic combination; here, the apples are cooked with white wine and shallots for an even richer flavor.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat broiler; set rack 4 inches from heat. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high. Add shallots; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Cover pan; reduce heat to medium. Continue cooking until shallots are soft, about 5 minutes more.
- Add apples and wine; cover, and cook until apples are beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Uncover; cook, stirring, until most of the liquid has evaporated and apples are tender, 2 to 4 minutes more. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.
- While apples are cooking, season pork chops generously with salt and pepper; place on a rimmed baking sheet. Broil until cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes per side. To serve, spoon warm apple mixture over chops. Serve pork chops with Wilted Spinach with Nutmeg, if desired.
PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES AND PANCETTA
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of the oil over medium-high heat. Add the pancetta and cook until crisp and light golden, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the pancetta and drain on paper towels.
- Melt the butter in the same skillet. Add the apples and sprinkle with the sugar and cook until tender and deep golden brown, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Transfer the apples and any juices from skillet to a small bowl.
- Sprinkle the pork chops with 1 teaspoon of the salt and 3/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Add the pork chops and 2 teaspoons of the oil into the same skillet and brown for 2 minutes per side. Transfer the chops to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Add the remaining teaspoon of oil, cream, brandy, apple juice, thyme and onions to the same skillet and bring to a simmer. Return the apples and pork chops back into the pan and simmer until cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes. Season the sauce with the remaining salt and pepper.
- Garnish with the reserved pancetta bits.
PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES AND GARLIC SMASHED POTATOES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
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
CROWN ROAST OF PORK WITH LADY APPLES AND SHALLOTS
Hold off on the holly sprigs. The only centerpiece your table needs is a showstopping crown roast of pork that's fit for a queen-and a crowd. Once you've got the two racks tied together, making this is as simple as any other roast.
Provided by Claire Saffitz
Categories Bon Appétit Pork Roast Apple Party Dinner Kid-Friendly Garlic Bacon Shallot Christmas Eve Christmas Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Small Plates
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Lay racks of pork flat on work surface, meaty side down (the inside of the ribs should be facing up). Use a knife to make 3 vertical 3"-long slits (about 1" deep) into the loins of each rack, 1 slit between every 2 ribs. Place each rack of pork into a 1-gal. resealable plastic bag and chill.
- Heat brown sugar, salt, and 4 cups water in a large saucepan over medium, stirring until sugar and salt are dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add vinegar and 4 cups ice water. Chill brine until cold, about 1 hour.
- Divide brine between bags with pork and seal, squeezing out excess air; chill pork 8-24 hours.
- Remove pork from bags and pat dry. Place on a large rimmed baking sheet; let sit 2 hours to bring to room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 300°F. Mix garlic, chopped thyme, mustard seeds, pepper, 1/4 cup mustard, and 2 Tbsp. oil in a small bowl. Smear all over pork, working into slits; tuck thyme sprigs into slits. Upend both racks so they're parallel to one another with bones facing up and slits facing out. Curve racks toward each other so they meet at both ends to form a crown (call a friend to help with this part). Holding pork in place, encircle racks with string and tie securely in 2 places: around rib bones and around thickest part of loin. If desired, wrap tops of bones individually with foil to keep them from burning.
- Heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium. Cook bacon, stirring often, until fat is rendered and edges are crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer bacon to a roasting pan with a slotted spoon.
- Working in 2-3 batches, add apples, cut side down, and shallots to same skillet and cook over medium-high heat (undisturbed) until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer apples to roasting pan; turn shallots and cook until golden brown on the other side, about 3 minutes. Transfer to roasting pan.
- Remove skillet from heat and carefully add cider, stirring and scraping up any browned bits. Pour liquid into roasting pan and place pork in the center, pushing apples and shallots to the edges; reserve skillet. Roast pork until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of loin registers 135°F, 1 3/4-2 1/4 hours.
- Remove roast from oven and transfer apples and shallots to a platter; tent with foil. Increase oven temperature to 500°F. Transfer pork to a cutting board and pour pan juices into reserved skillet. Return pork to roasting pan; roast until browned and crisp all over, 5-10 minutes. Transfer roast back to cutting board and let rest 30-45 minutes before cutting into chops.
- Just before serving, whisk remaining 2 Tbsp. mustard into pan juices in skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, whisking often, until sauce is reduced to about 1 cup, 7-10 minutes.
- Transfer pork chops to platter with apples and shallots; spoon sauce over.
BAKED PORK CHOPS AND APPLES
I found this in a pamphlet from the orchard (about Maryland apple orchards) a few years ago when we were picking apples. It is one of the tastiest things I have ever made!
Provided by ladypit
Categories Pork
Time 2h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Peel, core, and slice the apples.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Melt the butter in a skillet.
- Brown the pork chops on both sides in the butter.
- Grease (or spray) a large baking dish.
- Put the apple slices in the bottom of the dish.
- Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon and sugar over the apples.
- Place the pork chops on top of the apples.
- Cover with foil and bake for 1 and 1/2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.7, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 147.5, Sodium 147.1, Carbohydrate 25.9, Fiber 3, Sugar 21.5, Protein 41.6
APPLE PORK CHOPS
I started making this dish a few years ago after apple picking with my children. I was looking for something different to do with some of the apples and this sure is delicious! We all enjoy it and hope you do too!!
Provided by MNKENNEY
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Braised
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Heat oil in large skillet. Saute onion in oil for 1 minute, or until tender. Remove onion and set aside. Brown pork chops on both sides in oil.
- Place chops in an 8x12 inch baking dish and sprinkle them with salt and pepper. Cover the chops with the apples and cooked onion.
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, mustard, cloves and water. Pour over chops. Cover and bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 316.3 mg, Sugar 14.6 g
PORK ROAST WITH APPLES AND SHALLOTS
This is an adapted recipe - it was initially published in "The Best Slow & Easy Recipes" by the editors of Cook's Illustrated ( 2008, $35) using boneless pork loin. I prefer to use a Boston butt or boned rolled pork shoulder, moister & much more economical. The cocotte method of using a tightly covered cooking vessel, low heat & minimal extra liquid makes for a wonderful dish. I've listed the ubiquitous Granny Smith apples but we use Limber Twigs, a great keeping/cooking apple, stored over winter in the garage. Any cooking apple works well. I also add about 2 tablespoons of Calavados (well, a glug) before covering & putting in the oven. The cooking time for the butt & shoulder is longer - I cook until an internal temp of 160F is obtained - about 85 minutes. This works well with mashed potatoes & cooked kale, mustard greens or turnip greens.
Provided by Busters friend
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 250 degrees. Pat pork dry, sprinkle with herbs and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown pork well on all sides. Transfer pork to a large plate.
- Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pot. If using butt or shoulder, drain all but 2 tablespoons oil from pot as these are cuts with fat versus the loin. Add the shallots and cook about 3 minutes. Add the apples and sugar and cook about 5 minutes.
- Off the heat, return the pork and any accumulate juices to the pot. Place a sheet of foil over the pot and press to seal, then cover tightly with a lid. Transfer the pot to the oven and cook until pork reaches an internal temperature of about 145 degrees, about 35 to 55 minutes (160F for butt & shoulder, about 85 minutes).
- Remove pot from oven and transfer pork to a cutting board, tent loosely with the foil and let rest 5 to 10 minutes.
- Stir butter into the apple-shallot mixture, season with salt and pepper.
- Slice the pork and serve with apple-shallot mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.5, Fat 24.7, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 126, Sodium 885.4, Carbohydrate 20.2, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 11.8, Protein 41.4
PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES AND SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Sprinkle the chops with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Cut each apple into quarters. Peel the quarters, and discard the core of each.
- Dredge the chops in flour. Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet, and add the chops. Cook until well browned on one side, about 5 minutes. Turn the chops, and continue cooking about 5 minutes.
- Remove the chops, and add the quartered apples. Cook about 2 minutes, turning the apples often. Remove the apples, and pour off the fat from the skillet.
- Add the shallots and vinegar and cook briefly, stirring with a wooden spoon. Add the broth and honey. Cook about 1 minute, and stir in the tomato paste.
- Return the chops and apples to the skillet. Bring the sauce to a boil, spoon the sauce over the chops, and cover closely. Cook 10 minutes. Transfer the chops and apples to a serving dish, and pour the sauce over.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 847, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 84 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 1320 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PORK CHOPS AND APPLES
Here's an easy-to-make dish that's perfect when you're cooking for two!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 50m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Place apples in 1 1/2-quart rectangular casserole. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Cover with foil; bake 15 minutes.
- Trim fat from edge of pork. Spray 8- or 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes. Cook pork in hot skillet about 6 minutes, turning once, until light brown.
- Place pork in single layer on apples. Cover and bake 10 to 12 minutes or until pork is no longer pink when cut near the bone, meat thermometer reads 145°F and apples are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 30 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 0 g
PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES AND CIDER
There are some culinary combinations that cannot be improved upon, and apples and pork is surely one of them. This recipe calls for pan-frying boneless pork chops and serving them with butter-browned apples and a Normandy-style sauce made with cider and cream. It makes for a perfect cold weather meal.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make the spice salt: Put peppercorns, cloves, allspice and sage in a spice mill or mortar and grind to a powder. Remove to a bowl and stir in salt. Season pork chops on both sides with salt mixture. (There will be some salt mixture remaining; use it to season the sauce, Step 4.) Cover and leave chops at room temperature to absorb seasonings for at least 30 minutes.
- Peel, quarter and core apples, then cut each apple into 12 wedges. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a wide skillet and raise heat to medium-high. Add apple wedges in one layer and brown gently on one side, about 2 minutes. Brown on the other side and cook for 2 minutes more, or until apples are cooked through but still firm. Remove apples from pan and keep warm.
- Add 1 tablespoon butter to pan and swirl to melt. Dust pork chops with flour, and place in pan and brown gently for about 4 minutes per side. Adjust heat if necessary to keep pork from cooking too quickly. Remove chops and keep warm on a platter in a low oven. Discard remaining butter.
- Add ½ cup cider to pan, raise heat to high and cook down to a syrup. Add mustard and chicken broth, and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Add potato starch and stir with a wire whisk as the sauce thickens. Stir in crème fraîche. Season to taste with remaining spiced salt. Add 2 tablespoons cider and the Calvados, if using. Cook for 1 minute more.
- Spoon sauce over the chops, then spoon the apples around the platter. Sprinkle with chives and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 324, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 682 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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
Tips:
- Choose the right pork chops: Look for bone-in, center-cut pork chops that are about 1 inch thick. This will ensure that the chops are juicy and flavorful.
- Sear the pork chops properly: Searing the pork chops over high heat will create a nice crust and help to lock in the juices. Be sure to sear the chops for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown.
- Use a flavorful cooking liquid: The cooking liquid will help to add flavor to the pork chops. You can use a variety of liquids, such as apple cider, chicken broth, or white wine.
- Simmer the pork chops until they are cooked through: After searing the pork chops, reduce the heat to low and simmer them in the cooking liquid for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are cooked through. Be sure to check the internal temperature of the chops to make sure that they have reached 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve the pork chops with a variety of sides: Pork chops can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.
Conclusion:
Pork chops with apples and shallots is a classic dish that is both flavorful and easy to make. By following these tips, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that your family and friends will love.
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