Juicy Apple Butter Pork Chops

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Juicy Apple Butter Pork Chops 🍎🥩

Sweet, Savory, and Tender with Every Bite

These Juicy Apple Butter Pork Chops are tender, flavorful, and coated in a rich apple butter glaze that balances sweet and savory perfectly. Quick to make, they’re ideal for weeknight dinners, special occasions, or anytime you want a cozy, comforting meal that impresses without stress.

Ingredients

  • 2 bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick)

  • ½ cup apple butter

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • Optional: fresh thyme or rosemary for garnish

✨ Optional Add-Ins

  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika for depth

  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar for extra tang

  • Sliced apples for a decorative side

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat pork chops dry and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.

  3. In a small bowl, mix apple butter and Dijon mustard until smooth.

  4. Brush the apple butter mixture generously over each pork chop.

  5. Transfer the skillet to the oven (or move pork chops to a baking dish) and bake for 15–20 minutes, until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.

  6. Remove from oven and let pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving.

  7. Garnish with fresh thyme or rosemary and serve alongside roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or apple slices.

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