YaYa’s Apple Topped Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 boneless loin chops 4 oz each
- 1 tsp canola oil
- ¼ cup white wine or chicken broth
- 2 medium tart apples peeled and sliced
- 1 tbsp butter or stick margarine
- ½ cup + 2 tbsp unsweetened apple juice divided
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- In a nonstick skillet, brown pork chops on both sides in oil.
- Place in an 11x7x2-inch baking dish coated with non-stick spray. Add wine or broth to the skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits. Pour over chops. Cover and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in the same skillet, sauté apples in butter for 3-4 minutes. Add ½ cup apple juice and honey; cook for 1-2 minutes. Spoon over chops.
- Bake uncovered for 5-10 minutes or until heated through. Remove chops and apples to a serving platter, keeping warm.
- In a saucepan, combine cornstarch and remaining apple juice until smooth. Add reserved pan juices. Bring to a boil, cook, and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over pork and apples.
Yaya’s Tips for Success
Make sure your skillet is hot enough to get a good sear on the pork chops. That golden crust adds flavor that really comes through in the final dish. If you’re using wine, let it bubble for just a moment before pouring it over the chops to mellow the sharpness and deepen the flavor. And don’t skip that last step with the cornstarch—it brings everything together into a silky sauce that makes the whole meal feel special.
- Slice your apples thin so they cook quickly and soften without falling apart.
- If your apples are extra tart, you can taste the sauce and add a bit more honey.
Yaya’s Customization Ideas
This recipe can go so many different ways depending on what you’re in the mood for.
- Try using boneless chicken breasts or thighs in place of pork for a lighter protein.
- Swap out the tart apples for something sweeter like Honeycrisp or Gala if that’s what you have on hand.
- You could even toss in a few dried cranberries with the apples for a little extra color and flavor during the holidays.
- And if you want a bit of a savory kick, a small pinch of crushed rosemary or thyme stirred into the apple mixture is lovely.
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