Citrus Caramel Apple Pork Chops

Citrus Caramel Apple Pork Chops is a delicious medley of sweet and savory flavors. Fork-tender pork-chops, tart apples and a creamy sauce equal a dinner meal the whole family will love!

Citrus caramel apple pork chops may sound like a weird set of flavors but my friends, let me assure you it’s a combination that works. Fork-tender pork chops, tart apples, and citrusy caramel sauce indeed make for a delicious sweet and savory medley everyone would be fighting over!

Bone-in pork chops and apples are first quickly pan-fried over medium-high heat until beautifully seared and then finished off in the oven in a mixture of orange juice, heavy cream, and brown sugar. You get flavorful pork pieces swimming in a sweet and creamy sauce that’s just out of this world! So yummy over noodles or rice!

This baked pork chops with apples is a super easy dish you’ll love on busy weeknights. It requires simple ingredients, cooks in one pan and goes from kitchen to table in less than an hour.

Tips on How to Make Caramel Apple Pork Chops:

• Make sure the cast iron skillet is hot and do not overcrowd the pan so the pork chops will sear nicely.
• Do not allow the caramel sauce to boil, cook on medium heat so the cream doesn’t curdle.
• I usually use pork chops that are about 1/2 thick for this recipe. If you prefer thicker chops or without the bone, please adjust bake time accordingly.
• To keep the pork chops from buckling (curling up) during frying, make a small cut on the band of fat surrounding the meat.

Want more delicious ideas using the citrus caramel sauce? These chicken wings are finger-licking, lip-smacking amazing and this bread pudding is absolutely scrumptious!

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Citrus Caramel Apple Pork Chops

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

40 mins

Total Time

45 mins

 

Citrus Caramel Apple Pork Chops is a delicious medley of sweet and savory flavors. Fork-tender pork-chops, tart apples and a creamy sauce equal a dinner meal the whole family will love!

Course: Main Entree

Cuisine: American

Servings: 4 Servings

Calories: 393 kcal

Author: Lalaine

Ingredients

• 16 ounces (4 ounces each) bone-in center cut pork chops
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions

1. Brush pork chops with oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

2. Heat a cast iron skillet or thick bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until lightly seared. Remove from pan and keep warm.

3. Wipe down skillet as needed. Add 1 tablespoon of the butter and when it begins to melt, add apples in a single layer. Cook, turning as needed, for about 30 seconds or until lightly caramelized but still firm. Remove from pan and keep warm. 

4. Lower heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter to the pan. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. 

5. Add orange juice and heavy cream, stirring constantly. 

6. Add cinnamon and nutmeg and stir to combine. Continue to cook for about 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce begins to thicken.

7. Add pork chops and apples to the pan. Cover the pan tightly with foil.

8. Bake in a 375 F oven for about 20 to 25 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the pork chop reads 145 F . Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Citrus Caramel Apple Pork Chops

Amount Per Serving

Calories 393 Calories from Fat 216

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 24g 37%

Saturated Fat 11g 55%

Cholesterol 134mg 45%

Sodium 130mg 5%

Potassium 524mg 15%

Total Carbohydrates 17g 6%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 14g

Protein 25g 50%

Vitamin A 13.4%

Vitamin C 11.9%

Calcium 5%

Iron 4.8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.