Best 2 Sunnys Apple Butter Braised Pork Chops Recipes

"Sunny's Apple Butter Braised Pork Chops" is a delectable dish that combines the flavors of sweet apples, aromatic spices, and tender pork chops. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. In this article, we will guide you through the steps of preparing this mouthwatering dish, ensuring that every bite is bursting with flavor. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this recipe is easy to follow and will help you create a memorable meal for your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and let's begin the delightful adventure of making "Sunny's Apple Butter Braised Pork Chops."

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APPLE BRAISED PORK CHOPS

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I went to dinner at a great restaurant near Detroit, ordering chops with a wonderful savory-sweet apple and dried cherry sauce. This is my interpretation of the dish. It is a quick, yet impressive dish.

Provided by ShelEB

Categories Pork

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 thick cut boneless pork chops
1 small onion, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
16 ounces apple juice
1/4 cup dried tart cherry

Steps:

In a heavy skillet, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until just about ready to carmelize.
Remove vegetables from skillet and set aside.
Season chops with salt and pepper.
Dredge with flour on both sides.
Brown chops for about five minutes on each side.
After browning both sides, pour apple juice over chops.
Let the chops cook in the juice for another five minutes over med-low heat.
Do not cover.
Remove chops and add onion and garlic back into the pan.
Reduce sauce slightly, adding dried cherries in last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
To serve, plate chops with wild rice and spoon a bit of the sauce over each chop.
Depending on thickness of the chops, you may need to adjust cooking time slightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1063.2, Fat 53.4, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 247.9, Sodium 481.4, Carbohydrate 57.3, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 26.4, Protein 83.9

PORK CHOPS & APPLE BUTTER

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The Apple butter, will tenderize pork because of the acid in the apples. I like Apple butter becaues of the spices in it, but for those how do not like spicey use regular apple sauce yes, you can use sugar free apple sauce. This is a one pan easy clean up dish, and one the kids love to. I have also used a crock pot on low for all day cooking for 1/2 a day.

Provided by Cheri B

Categories Pork

Time 2h5m

Yield 3 chops, 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs boneless pork loin chops, 3
2 cups apple butter or 2 cups applesauce
2 teaspoons oil
1/4 cup water
salt & pepper

Steps:

Oil 6 X 10 oven proof dish, or one your chops will fit in best.
salt and pepper both sides of chops, (onion powder and garlic powder if you wish in this step.).
spoon and spread first cup of apple butter in dish.
Place chops on Apple butter.
In second cup of apple butter add water, mix well.
Spoon Apple butter over chops, evenly over top of pork.
cover with lid or foil.
Bake 350, 2 hrs to improve for tenderness. I have also put this in the crock pot in the am on low all day, or high for 1/2 day.
You can use pork loin instead of chops or use bone in chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 678.4, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 129.3, Sodium 432.3, Carbohydrate 80.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 66.4, Protein 49.2

Tips:

Choose the right cut of pork chops. Bone-in chops will give you more flavor than boneless chops, and they are less likely to dry out.
Brown the pork chops before braising them. This will help to develop their flavor and create a nice crust.
Use a variety of apples in your apple butter. This will give you a more complex flavor.
Let the apple butter braising liquid simmer for a long time. This will allow the flavors to develop and meld together.
Serve the pork chops with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or rice. This will make a complete and satisfying meal.

Conclusion:

Sunny's Apple Butter Braised Pork Chops is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The pork chops are tender and flavorful, and the apple butter sauce is rich and tangy. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.