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Oven Baked Pork Chops Recipe with Apple Sauce
This recipe for oven baked pork chops with apple sauce offers a delightful combination of savory and sweet flavors. Brined to ensure moist and tender meat, the pork chops are paired with a buttery, savory apple sauce that's perfectly balanced. Serve with green beans for a complete and satisfying meal.
👥 4 Servings👤 Chef Jean-Pierre📖 chefjeanpierre
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- pan
- oven
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Brine the Chops:
2
In a large bowl, mix water, salt, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic and apple cider vinegar. Stir until salt dissolves.
Brown Sugar2 teaspoonsSugar2 tablespoonsSoy Sauce2 tablespoonsApple Cider Vinegar3 tablespoonscup Apple Cider Vinegar1/4
3
Place pork chops in the brine, cover, and refrigerate for ⏱️ 2-4 hours.
4
Prepare the Apple Sauce:
5
In a pan, sauté the onion until soft. Add garlic, sugar, apple cider vinegar, thyme, rosemary, and ginger. Cook for a few minutes until the flavors meld.
large Onion, chopped1Brown Sugar2 teaspoonsSugar2 tablespoonsApple Cider Vinegar3 tablespoonscup Apple Cider Vinegar1/4Fresh Thyme1 tablespoonFresh Rosemary1 tablespoonGinger, grated1 tablespoon
6
Add apples and Worcestershire sauce. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 60 to ⏱️ 90 minutes.
Worcestershire Sauce2 tablespoons
7
Puree the mixture until smooth, then strain for an even finer texture.
8
Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, lemon juice, and optional hot sauce. Finish with butter to add richness.
Lemon Juice1 tablespoonButter2 tablespoons
9
Prepare the Chops:
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After the pork chops have brined, dry them thoroughly. Season pork chops with salt and pepper, Heat oil in a pan until it reaches 365°F (185°C).
Salt and Pepper, to taste
11
Sear pork chops on each side for ⏱️ 2-3 minutes until browned.
12
Transfer the chops to a preheated oven and bake for ⏱️ 10-12 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
13
Prepare the Green Beans:
Green Beans, cooked2 cups
14
Melt butter in a pan and sauté shallot until translucent. Add cooked green beans and apricots, tossing until warmed through. Season with salt and pepper. Optionally, sprinkle sliced almonds on top.
Butter2 tablespoonsGreen Beans, cooked2 cupsSalt and Pepper, to taste
15
Serve the pork chops with a generous spoonful of apple sauce and a side of green beans. Enjoy!
Green Beans, cooked2 cups
Nutrition Facts
calories
581.35 kcal
fat Content
28.31 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
7.83 g
sugar Content
36.36 g
sodium Content
7864.3 mg
protein Content
32.76 g
trans Fat Content
0.57 g
cholesterol Content
119.88 mg
carbohydrate Content
51.75 g
saturated Fat Content
11.12 g
unsaturated Fat Content
15.18 g
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