Dinner
Pork Chops and Applesauce
Juicy pork chops develop a golden, herb-crusted surface as butter carries the warm notes of sage, thyme, and paprika through each tender bite, while cool applesauce on the side adds a gentle sweetness that balances the savory richness.
- Total
- 18 min
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 8 min
- Serves
- 4
Nutrition per Serving
- Calories
- 180
- Protein
- 20g
- Carbs
- 5g
- Fat
- 8g
- Fiber
- 0g
- Sugar
- 2g
- Sodium
- 29mg
Ingredients
- 4 thin (14 oz boneless pork loin chops, center cut)
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried sage
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour (leave out for gluten free)
- 1/2 cup apple sauce for serving on the side
Instructions
- Season pork chops with paprika, garlic powder, sage, thyme, salt and fresh pepper to taste.
- Place flour on a small flat plate and lightly pat the chops with flour, shaking off any excess flour so they are lightly coated.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add butter when the pan is hot.
- When the butter melts, place chops in the skillet and cook 3 1/2 to 4 minutes.
- Turn over and cook an additional 3 - 4 minutes, or until the internal temp is 145° F.
- Remove from the pan and set on a platter to rest for three minutes.