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Apple Butter Pork Chops

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Juicy pork chops glazed with a sweet, tangy apple butter sauce and warm fall spices, baked to perfection for a cozy, quick autumn dinner. This easy recipe is perfect for weeknights or festive gatherings and is sure to please the whole family.

Ingredients

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  • 4 thick-cut pork chops (bone-in or boneless, about 1-inch thick)
  • 1/2 cup apple butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)
  • 1–2 apples, sliced and sautéed in butter (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat pork chops dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together apple butter, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground cinnamon. Taste and adjust salt or vinegar if desired.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Do not cook through.
  4. Remove skillet from heat. Brush each pork chop generously with the apple butter glaze, coating tops and sides. Reserve extra glaze for basting.
  5. Transfer skillet (or pork chops to a baking dish if not oven-safe) to the oven. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until pork reaches 145°F (63°C) at the thickest part. Baste with extra glaze halfway through if desired.
  6. Remove from oven and let pork chops rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh thyme or rosemary if desired.
  7. Optional: While pork rests, sauté apple slices in 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat until tender and golden, about 3-4 minutes. Serve over pork chops.

Notes

For best results, use thick-cut pork chops and don’t skip the searing step for a juicy, caramelized crust. The glaze can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. For a gluten-free meal, double-check labels on apple butter and mustard. Leftovers keep well and flavors deepen overnight. For a vegetarian version, use the glaze on roasted cauliflower steaks or portobello mushrooms.

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