Creamy Cider Pork Chops with Apples
Creamy Cider Pork Chops with Apples balances tender, pan-seared pork with caramelized onions and sweet-tart apple rings, all simmered in a dry hard cider reduction. A splash of cream rounds the sauce into something silky and gently rich, perfect for cool evenings. Serve for a comforting weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Cider Pork Chops with Apples, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 32 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 87 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 39
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
In a large, heavy, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Sear the pork chops on both sides until golden. Move them to a 2-quart lidded casserole dish and sprinkle with thyme.
- 3
Melt the remaining butter in the skillet. Cook the onion and garlic until tender, then transfer them to the casserole dish. Briefly brown the apple rings in the skillet for a few seconds on each side to add color, then move them to the casserole dish. Sprinkle with sugar.
- 4
Pour off any excess fat from the skillet. Add the cider to the skillet and stir to loosen any browned bits from the bottom. Bring to a simmer, then pour it over the pork chops and apples in the dish. Season with salt and pepper.
- 5
Cover the skillet and bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, 30 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- 6
Move the pork chops and apples to a serving platter. Stir the cream into the juices in the skillet, then spoon over the pork chops.
- Calories 501.39 kcal High 25%
- Protein 34.79 g Good Source 70%
- Carbohydrate 15.83 g 6%
- Total Fat 29.14 g High 37%
- Saturated Fat 14.9 g High 75%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 156.64 mg High 52%
- Sodium 110.84 mg Low Source 5%
- Dietary Fiber 2.0 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 11.41 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 20.02 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.96 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 84.16 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 1.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 2.0 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Creamy Cider Pork Chops with Apples is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Boneless Loin Pork Chop, Butter, Fresh Thyme, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 501.39 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Cider Pork Chops with Apples made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Loin Pork Chop, Butter, Fresh Thyme, Garlic, Hard Cider. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Cider Pork Chops with Apples?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 501.39 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Cider Pork Chops with Apples easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Creamy Cider Pork Chops with Apples healthy?
- Creamy Cider Pork Chops with Apples has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 501.39 calories and 34.79 g of protein, or 70% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 14.9 g (75% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, 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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