Thick Pork Chops With Spiced Apples And Raisins

Name: Thick Pork Chops With Spiced Apples And Raisins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 porterhouse (bone-in loin) pork chops 8-ounces each; extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 3 granny smith apples peeled, cored and sliced in 1/2-inch thick wedges; 2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves; 1/2 cup raisins; 3/4 cup frozen apple juice concentrate thawed; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; sea salt; freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

4 porterhouse (bone-in loin) pork chops 8-ounces each
extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
3 granny smith apples peeled, cored and sliced in 1/2-inch thick wedges
2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves
1/2 cup raisins
3/4 cup frozen apple juice concentrate thawed
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
sea salt
freshly ground black pepper

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the apples and thyme and coat in the butter; cook and stir for 6 minutes to give them some color. Toss in raisins and add apple juice. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, and cloves. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add lemon juice and simmer until apples are tender but still hold their shape, about 10 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
2
Rub chops on both sides with a little olive oil and season well with salt and pepper. Place a large ovenproof skillet, preferably cast-iron, over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and swirl to coat the pan. Brown chops for 2 minutes on each side. Place skillet in oven and roast chops about 15-20 minutes until center is still slightly pink in the center and internal temperature reads 160 degrees F. when tested with an instant-read thermometer.
3
Serve pork accompanied by the warm spiced apples, drizzling a bit of the sauce over the chops.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 porterhouse (bone-in loin) pork chops 8-ounces each, extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon butter, 3 granny smith apples peeled, cored and sliced in 1/2-inch thick wedges, and more.

Yes, Thick Pork Chops With Spiced Apples And Raisins falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!