Pork Chops with Apple Sauce
Pan-seared pork chops served with a simple, lightly spiced homemade apple sauce.
Instructions
-
Step 1
Put the apples, water, sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon in the saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
-
Step 2
Cover and cook over low heat until the apples are very soft, stirring occasionally.
-
Step 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the butter, then mash the apples to the desired consistency and keep the sauce warm.
-
Step 4
Season both sides of the pork chops with the salt and black pepper.
-
Step 5
Heat the vegetable oil in the large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
-
Step 6
Place the pork chops in the skillet and cook without moving until deeply browned underneath.
-
Step 7
Turn the chops and continue cooking over medium heat until browned and the thickest part reaches 63°C, avoiding the bone when checking.
-
Step 8
Transfer the pork chops to a clean plate and let them rest before serving with the warm apple sauce.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Cook pork chops to an internal temperature of at least 63°C and rest for 3 minutes. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3 days.
Risk factors
- handling raw pork
- hot oil splatter
- insufficient cooking