Tender boneless chops, onions, and sweet juicy red apples are gently simmered to tender perfection. This dish is great served with mashed potatoes or even over homemade egg noodles.
Ingredients & Variations
PORK CHOPS Boneless chops are used in this recipe. Choose thicker chops (.75″ – 1″ in thickness), each about the same size, for even cooking. APPLES Any type of apple will pair perfectly with the pork chops but I find red apples have a thinner skin that doesn’t get tough and they are a bit sweeter. If you prefer, the apples can be peeled first. SAUCE Apple cider (the drink, not apple cider vinegar), dijon mustard, garlic, and thyme are whisked together to create an amazing sauce! Most of the ingredients for this recipe are probably already on hand, but notice the recipe calls for apple cider, not apple cider vinegar! Technically, any kind of mustard will do, but Dijon (or a stronger grainy mustard) gives the sauce a depth that yellow mustard can’t.
How to Fry Pork Chops
The best way to fry the pork chops in this recipe is to sear the outside, not to fully cook them as they will finish off in the sauce after the other ingredients are added. Pork chops can (and should) be served a little bit pink in the middle and cooked to about 145°F on an instant-read thermometer. Do not overcook.
Serve pork chops with apples with: garlic mashed potatoes, rice, roasted sweet potatoes, or Parmesan roasted broccoli. And don’t forget some homemade French bread to soak up that savory sauce!
Tips for Juicy Chops
For even more amazing flavor, use leftover bacon grease for frying the chops! When preparing the apples, make sure they are evenly and thinly sliced so they cook at the same rate. Whether or not to peel them is purely the cook’s choice. Unpeeled apples will add a bit more color and fiber to the dish, however, peeled apples make the dish a little more elegant. Pork chops should reach an internal temp of 145°F at the thickest point. Once the skillet is removed from the stove, they will still continue to cook.
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