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

Apple Butter Pork Chops Recipe

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 482kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
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.
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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)
  • ounces apple butter (½ jar) - use more if desired
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder or chili powder
  • 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
    Two pork chops are being cooked in a skillet with apple 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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!*

Nutrition

Calories: 482kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 661mg | Potassium: 608mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 768IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg