Creamy Apple Pork Chops

Creamy Apple Pork Chops really bring me back to my childhood. My mother used to make a variation on this classic dinner dish and now I make my own own version for my family.

 

Why You’ll Love These Creamy Apple Pork Chops

If you’re looking for the best pork chop recipes, you’ve found it with this restaurant-quality meal!

• One pot meal – One-pot meals are my favorite because the less dishes at the end, the better! 
• Comfort food win – When coming up with food ideas to satisfy that comfort food craving, this new recipe hits all the marks.
• Fun flavor combo – A creamy, savory sauce with sweet apples is the perfect blend of flavors to take this delicious meal up a notch.

Ingredients

You will be able to easily find all of these creamy apple pork chops ingredients at your local grocery store.

• Boneless pork chops – A boneless pork chop cooks much quicker and more evenly that a bone in pork chop. But you can use either!
• Flour – We use all purpose flour to dredge the pork chop in. It adds a little coating to them that the creamy sauce sticks to.
• Salt and pepper – I used a simple blend of fine sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper. You can also use kosher salt, but keep in mind different salts measure differently.
• Extra virgin olive oil – We use this in the pan to prevent the pork chops from sticking, and also get that nice golden brown color.
• Unsalted butter – I always use unsalted butter when cooking so that I am able to control the salt content in the recipe.
• White mushrooms – My mother’s original recipe didn’t call for mushrooms, but I like the flavor combination as well as the texture they add.
• Red apple – Rather than using apple wedges, you want your apple to be thinly sliced. 
• Heavy cream – Heavy whipping cream is what we use to make this pan sauce a creamy one. Rich sauces may use cream cheese, but I chose a splash of cream for this one. 
• Lemon juice – A little bit of acidity is the perfect touch to this apple cream sauce recipe. You can also swap for apple cider vinegar.
• Fat leaf parsley or thyme – Topping this moist & delicious pork with fresh herbs really sets it up a notch.

Variations

There are plenty of ways to make these creamy apple pork chops your own. Here are a few suggestions.

• Cut of pork – You can use a different cut of pork if you like. Use thick-cut, bone-in pork chops for a fancy dinner, or sear up a pork tenderloin. 
• Other proteins – The creamy apple sauce can even be paired with chicken, if you prefer. Chicken breasts or chicken thighs would be perfect.
• Flavor – You can make this more or a mustard cream sauce by adding some dijon mustard. Add a splash of white wine or apple cider vinegar for different flavors too.
• Sweeten it up – Add a splash of maple syrup or apple juice to complement the flavor of the apples.
• Onion – If you’re an onion lover like me, dice or thinly slice up a medium onion and add it to the sauce.

How to Make Creamy Apple Pork Chops

Making these pork chops with a creamy sauce couldn’t be more simple.

1. Coat pork in flour. Place the flour in a shallow dish, season well with the fine sea salt and freshly ground pepper. Dredge the pork chops in flour and set aside.
2. Sear pork chops. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the pork chops on both sides for approximately 5 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
3. Allow pork to rest. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside.
4. Sauté mushrooms and apples. In the same skillet, reduce to low heat and add the butter and mushrooms, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan and sauteing until they start to shrink in size. Add apple slices and sauté until apples start to soften.
5. Make sauce. Pour in the cream, heating to a low simmer. When the cream has warmed, but not bubbling, stir in the lemon juice. Place the cooked pork chops back into the skillet, spooning with sauce. The sauce will start to thicken. Add the minced parsley or thyme.

What to Serve with Creamy Apple Pork Chops

I like to serve my Creamy Apple Pork Chops over Toasted Couscous, Almond Rice Pilaf or even egg noodles. All personal preference.

We also like to add some green to our plates. Green beans or a nice side salad would be a great addition.

Storage and Freezing

After leftover pork chops have cooled to room temperature you can refrigerate or freeze them.

How to Store

Store pork chops in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Can I Freeze Creamy Apple Pork Chops?

Place pork chops in a resealable freezer bag or freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. 

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