Simple Caramel Apple Pork Chops Recipe
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Simple Caramel Apple Pork Chops

By: National Pork Board 
"The flavor of the classic apple treat is a perfect fall taste for this meal. Serve with mashed potatoes and green beans."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (47)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless pork chops, 3/4-inch thick
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 medium tart red apples, cored and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges
  • 3 tablespoons chopped pecans

Directions

  1. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Saute chops, 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until both sides are evenly browned. Remove; keep warm.
  2. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, salt, pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add butter to skillet; stir in brown sugar mixture and apples. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes or just until apples are tender.
  3. Remove apples with a slotted spoon and arrange on top of chops; keep warm. Continue cooking mixture in skillet, uncovered, until sauce thickens slightly. Spoon sauce over apples and chops. Sprinkle with pecans.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 333 | Total Fat: 18.4g | Cholesterol: 77mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2010 by campagnes   view full review
Well.. I read this recipe and thought, "It sounds like plain pork chops with plain cooked...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2006 by KATED123005   view full review
Wonderful! My husband really wanted a sweet pork chop dish like the one he eats at a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2008 by Snow Angel   view full review
I made it with less pork and only one apple (for two people), but the same amount of sauce. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2011 by ZatriX   view full review
Sorry for poor grades, but this recipe just didn't cut it. I mean, don't get me wrong, apples...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2006 by heather o   view full review
An excellent and forgiving recipe. I accidentally added the pecans to the brown sugar and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2009 by Theresa C   view full review
I loved this. Its very easy. As suggested by others, I doubled the sauce.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2009 by mommyluvs2cook Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These were very good. I tripled the sauce (but not the apples) with only 3 chops and barely...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2009 by KENDRAJUNE Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
My kids love this one, dad thinks it's too sweet.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2008 by GUARD1   view full review
You could eat this by itself as a desert. It is delicious. I cooked it seperately from the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2010 by NikkiB Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Wow I REALLY wanted to like this but just didn't. WAY too sweet. Smelled great but my...

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