Caramel Apple Pork Chops

Juicy pork chops and tart apples team up with buttery pecans in this savory-sweet entrée that's spiced with warm cinnamon and nutmeg for fall flavor.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 262 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 (3/4 inch) thick pork chops
• 0.125 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.125 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 medium tart apples - peeled, cored and sliced
• 3 tablespoons pecans

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place a medium baking dish into the oven and preheat to 175 degrees F (80 degrees C).

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brush chops lightly with oil and place into the hot pan. Cook until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Transfer to the baking dish in the preheated oven to keep warm.

Step 3

Stir brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.

Step 4

Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in apples and brown sugar mixture. Cover and cook until apples are just tender, about 5 minutes. Leaving the sauce in the skillet, remove apples with a slotted spoon and arrange over pork chops; keep warm in the oven.

Step 5

Continue to cook sauce, uncovered, until thickened slightly, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 6

Remove pork chops from the oven. Spoon sauce over top and sprinkle with pecans.