Pork Chops with Apples and Sage
Pork Chops with Apples and Sage balances tender, pan-seared chops with a gently sweet apple-onion sauce. Aromatic sage and thyme mingle with warm allspice and a hint of brown sugar, while apple juice brings everything together into a glossy pan gravy. Serve for a cozy weeknight dinner or a relaxed fall gathering.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pork Chops with Apples and Sage, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 42 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 13
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine flour, sage, garlic, thyme, salt, allspice, and paprika in a bowl. Lightly sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of the flour mixture over both sides of each pork chop.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the pork chops in the hot oil until fully browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the pork chops to a platter.
- 3
Cook and stir the onion in the oil and drippings left in the skillet until tender, about 3 minutes; add the apple slices and continue cooking until the apple slices are tender, about 2 minutes. Pour apple juice over the onion and apple mixture; add brown sugar and the remaining flour mixture and stir until dissolved.
- 4
Return the pork chops to the skillet. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the pork is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- Calories 465.67 kcal High 23%
- Protein 45.23 g Good Source 90%
- Carbohydrate 28.88 g 11%
- Total Fat 18.86 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 5.01 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 120.72 mg High 40%
- Sodium 1318.18 mg High 57%
- Dietary Fiber 4.2 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 15.75 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 89.1 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 2.99 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 121.04 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 4.85 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 9.29 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pork Chops with Apples and Sage is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Juice, Boneless Thick Cut Pork Chop, Brown Sugar, and Dried Sage. Each serving provides about 465.67 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pork Chops with Apples and Sage made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Juice, Boneless Thick-Cut Pork Chop, Brown Sugar, Dried Sage, Ground Allspice. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pork Chops with Apples and Sage?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 465.67 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pork Chops with Apples and Sage easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Pork Chops with Apples and Sage healthy?
- Pork Chops with Apples and Sage has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 465.67 calories and 45.23 g of protein, or 90% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1318.18 mg (57% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.01 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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