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Apple Pork Chops Recipe
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pork chops
Servings: 4
Calories: 568 kcal
Ingredients
  • 4 pork chops
  • 4 fresh apples more if you are using smaller ones from your backyard
  • 1/2  jar of apple butter
  • 4 Tbsp. butter
  • 4 Tbsp. brown sugar packed
  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp. seasoning salt*
Instructions
  1. Season both sides of each pork chop with the seasoning salt blend. Place the pork chops in a large resealable freezer bag. Remove the excess air and seal.
  2. Slice and core each apple.
  3. In a large skillet, melt 2 Tablespoons of butter. Add the apple slices and allow them to cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add in 1/2 of the jar of apple butter, brown sugar, and chili powder. Stir well to combine. Pour in the cream and continue to stir. Bring it all to a light boil. Remove it from the heat and allow it to cool.

  5. Pour the cooled apple mixture into a medium-sized resealable freezer bag. Seal. Staple the bag to the pork chop bag above the seals and freeze.

  6. On the day of cooking, thaw.
  7. Melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the pork chops to the preheated skillet and cook each side for about 3-4 minutes.
  8. Pour a spoonful of the apple topping on top while it cooks. Pour the rest of the apple mixture into the skillet on top of the pork. Serve hot.
Recipe Notes

*You can make your own seasoning salt by mixing equal parts salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder or you can purchase it from the store.