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Apple Butter Pork Chops

Juicy pork chops glazed with sweet and savory apple butter sauce – the perfect cozy fall dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pork chops
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Fall
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pork chops bone-in or boneless, 1 inch thick
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 cup apple butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme for garnish
  • 1 apple sliced, optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Tongs
  • Meat thermometer
  • Small bowl for sauce

Method
 

  1. Season pork chops with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. Heat oil in skillet. Sear pork chops 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add garlic to skillet, sauté until fragrant. Stir in apple butter, Dijon, and vinegar. Cook until smooth.
  4. Return pork chops to skillet, spoon glaze over them. Simmer until cooked through (145°F internal temp).
  5. Garnish with thyme and apple slices before serving.

Notes

Bone-in pork chops stay juicier than boneless. Let rest before slicing for best results.