Description
Savory pork chops glazed with sweet apple butter and aromatic cinnamon—this dish brings the comfort of home cooking to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pork chops
- 1 cup apple butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the pork chops with salt, pepper, and cinnamon on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the pork chops to the skillet and sear for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Reduce the heat and spread apple butter on each chop. If using, mix in Dijon mustard.
- Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes until pork is cooked through, checking for an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare the apple butter in advance for convenience. Marinate the pork with spices ahead of cooking for enhanced flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg