See how to make the juiciest smothered pork chops in the oven, with just 7 ingredients.
Caramel Apple Pork Chops
Return chops to the pot and bring to a simmer, then cover tightly and cook in the oven until very tender, 2 or more hours.
Recipe Summary Caramel Apple Pork Chops
Warm, spicy, and sweet, this wonderful Fall recipe is a guaranteed favorite for kids, and is great with smashed potatoes and buttered green beans.Ingredients | Smothered Pork Chop Recipes
4 (3/4 inch) thick pork chops
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
salt and pepper to taste
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tart apples - peeled, cored and sliced
3 tablespoons pecans (Optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 175 degrees F (80 degrees C). Place a medium dish in the oven to warm.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brush chops lightly with oil and place in hot pan. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, or until done. Transfer to the warm dish, and keep warm in the preheated oven.
In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, salt and pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add butter to skillet, and stir in brown sugar mixture and apples. Cover and cook until apples are just tender. Remove apples with a slotted spoon and arrange on top of chops. Keep warm in the preheated oven.
Continue cooking sauce uncovered in skillet, until thickened slightly. Spoon sauce over apples and chops. Sprinkle with pecans.
Info | Smothered Pork Chop Recipes
prep:
20 mins
cook:
25 mins
total:
45 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
