Apple Butter Pork Chops Recipe
A warm plate of pork chops can comfort any soul. The secret lies in pairing them with flavors that balance sweet and savory.
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops
- 1/2 cup apple butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Pat dry pork chops with paper towel.
- Season pork with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Heat skillet with olive oil over medium heat.
- Sear pork chops until browned on both sides.
- Mix apple butter, soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic.
- Pour sauce mixture into skillet over pork chops.
- Lower heat and simmer for ten minutes.
- Flip pork chops to coat evenly with glaze.
- Cook until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Remove and rest pork chops for five minutes.
- Garnish with thyme before serving warm.
Notes
- Use thick-cut chops for juicier results.
- Do not overcook pork to keep it tender.
- Apple butter should be unsweetened for balance.
- Deglaze pan with broth for extra flavor.
- Rest pork before slicing to lock juices.