Description
Juicy Apple Butter Pork Chops are a delicious and flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of apple butter with savory pork chops, creating a perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pork chops
- 1/2 cup apple butter
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together the apple butter, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the pork chops with salt and pepper, then sear them in the skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
- Transfer the pork chops to a baking dish and brush the apple butter mixture generously over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pork chops are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Let the pork chops rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the pork chops in the apple butter mixture for a few hours before cooking.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Juicy Apple Butter Pork Chops, Pork Chops, Apple Butter, Easy Dinner Recipe