Apple Butter Pork Chops Recipe

A cast iron skillet filled with pork chops and apples, accompanied by a glass of wine.

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Skillet Pork Chops with Apples is the perfect fall dinner recipe. This one-pan apple butter pork chops recipe is filled with flavor!

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Becky Hardin

Ingredients

1 pound boneless center-cut pork chop filets (about 2 filets)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
2 apples cored and sliced (no need to peel)
7½ ounces apple butter (½ jar) - use more if desired
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ancho chili powder or chili powder
⅓ cup heavy cream room temperature

Instructions

Season both sides of each pork chop with salt and pepper.
1 pound boneless center-cut pork chop filets, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the pork chops and cook each side for 3 minutes. Place pork on a plate and allow to rest while you cook the apples.
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Using the same skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the apple slices and allow to cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Pour in the apple butter (you can use a bit more if you want, but it does get pretty sweet), brown sugar, and chili powder. Stir to combine. Add in the cream and continue to stir. Bring to a light boil.
7½ ounces apple butter, 2 apples, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder, ⅓ cup heavy cream
Add the pork chops, pushing aside the apples to make sure the bottoms of each pork chop are touching the skillet. Spoon a tablespoon of apple butter onto each side of each pork chop as you cook.
Cook each pork chop for about 4 more minutes or each side, adding a tablespoon of apple butter to each side as you cook. Cook until pork is cooked through to your liking.
Serve hot with the apple mixture spooned over the pork.

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Notes

Recipe inspired by Gimme Some Oven.

For a dairy-free option, use vegan butter and coconut cream in place of the heavy cream.
Use room temperature heavy cream to prevent curdling.
Properly cooked pork chops should be 145°F internally.

Storage: Store apple butter pork chops in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

*Grab our free Meat Temperatures Chart! You can print this out and leave it in your kitchen as a quick and handy reference. Always know what temperature to cook your meats to for safe eating!*

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