Once the apples are softened, use a potato masher to mash up the apples, leaving some pieces in chunks. The apples should be quite soft when they’re done. Put the apples in the microwave and cook on high for about 12 minutes. Sprinkle two packets of apple cider mix over the apples and stir to coat well. Put them in a microwave-safe bowl or dish. If you prefer the stove, feel free to use that method. I went the super easy route and used the microwave to soften the apples. The first thing is to make the applesauce. It ended up working really well and it’s a trick I’ll definitely use in the future for other apple recipes. I saw the box of cider packets left over from the apple cider cookies I made a few weeks back and thought “Why not?” This was a last-minute idea that came to me to use a couple packets of apple cider mix for spicing the applesauce. It’s Probably Because I Made Those Cookies When it was time to put them over the heat, I just turned the heat up REALLY high.Īgain, the point was just to put some color on the outside since the oven was going to do the rest. So I put the chops in the skillet, seasoned them on one side, turned them over, and seasoned them on the other side. The point isn’t to cook the meat all the way through - just to get some nice brown color on the surface.īut I was feeling lazy and didn’t want to dirty a plate for seasoning pork chops. Normally, I’d get my cast-iron skillet super hot and then throw the pork chops in for 1 or 2 minutes per side. You’ll simply have to raise the baking temperature if you use bone-in chops. The pork chops I chose were boneless, but bone-in pork chops would work for this recipe as well. Thin cuts of pork chop will dry out, resulting in classic “Disappointment On a Plate” and no one wants to eat that for dinner. For this, you want to use thick-cut pork chops. I also decided that I was going to pan sear the pork chops for color on the outside, but let the oven finish cooking the inside of the meat. (Plus they’re just so darn pretty in photos!) Picking the Right Pork For Applesauce Pork Chops But in the end, Granny Smith won me over because I liked the idea of the contrast of the tart apples against the mild flavor of the pork chops. Fuji, Braeburn, and Gala all got serious consideration for the role. I debated on the choice of apples to use for the applesauce. That’s what inspired me to make an easy, rustic chunky applesauce. Because I was using the oven, I knew I’d have to make an applesauce that would hold up well alongside the pork in the baking dish. I decided to go with an oven-baked pork chop because they come out very tender that way. It works and it’s good, but that wasn’t what I had in mind for this recipe. I’ve made applesauce pork chops in the past where I fried the pork chops, poured a jar of applesauce over them, and simmered everything on the stove for a little while longer. However, we have a happy compromise with pork, which is why I chose an applesauce pork chops recipe. I have a TON of chicken recipes that I really love, which is not good news for a Red Meat Man. Much to my husband’s dismay, chicken tends to be my go-to meat for meals. If you’ve never eaten apples and pork together, these applesauce pork chops will show you why they were meant for each other! Applesauce pork chops with coleslaw. Using the microwave for the apples makes this an option for busy weeknight dinners. Thick-cut, boneless pork chops are pan seared and baked with a chunky homemade Granny Smith applesauce for a meal that will please family and guests alike. Note: You can do this recipe with just about any kind of pork and you can use whatever flavor barbecue sauce you like.Oven-baked applesauce pork chops are a satisfying meal at any time of the year. Cook on low for 7 hours or high for 4 hours. In a bowl whisk together the brown sugar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce and the applesauce. Add pork chops to crock pot or slow cooker. Applesauce pork chops is a recipe you can throw together and forget it until meal time.īrown pork chops on both sides in the butter using a skillet on top of the stove. You might also like to check out our recipe for crock pot Italian pork chops with cabbage. They keep well refrigerated and are good warmed over. You could double this recipe or cut in half for just a couple of people. I don’t usually thicken mine and my family loves this meal. You can thicken the gravy once the pork chops are done or just serve it as is from the crock pot. They are very tender and the gravy goes well over mashed potatoes, rice or any kind of pasta. These pork chops are wonderful for an easy weeknight meal on a busy day or make them anytime for friends and family. Applesauce pork chops are so easy in the crock pot or slow cooker.
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