Apple Poached Pork Chops Recipe

Fall in love with these incredibly juicy and tender pork chops, poached to perfection in a sweet and savory apple juice bath. The resulting apple sauce is so delicious, even picky eaters will ask for seconds! This quick and easy recipe is ready in under 20 minutes and is perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 16 mins
Calories 397.5 kcal
Protein 82g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Poached Pork Chops

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How to Make Apple Poached Pork Chops

  1. Pat 4 (6 oz) bone-in pork chops dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops for 2-3 minutes per side, until lightly browned.
  3. Pour in 2 cups of apple juice, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon into the skillet.
  4. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  5. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside, tenting with foil to keep warm.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour with 2 tablespoons of cold water until smooth.
  7. Pour the flour mixture into the skillet with the remaining apple juice mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency (about 1-2 minutes).
  8. Serve the pork chops immediately, spooning the delicious apple sauce over the top. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

47g

Fat

29g

Carbs

4g