Applesauce Barbecue Pork Chops Recipe

Ingredients for Applesauce Barbecue Pork Chops

• Boneless Pork Chops
• Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Fresh Ground Pepper
• Dried Thyme
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/2 cup chunky applesauce
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)

How to Make Applesauce Barbecue Pork Chops

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Season 4 (1-inch thick) bone-in pork chops generously with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Brown pork chops slowly for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown.
5. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce, 1/2 cup chunky applesauce, and 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional).
6. Pour the applesauce barbecue sauce over the browned pork chops in the skillet.
7. Cover the skillet tightly with a lid or aluminum foil.
8. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the pork chops are cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).