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Easy Baked Pork Chops with Apples

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Recipe Cost $11.60
Recipe Serving Cost $1.94
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This Baked Pork Chops recipe is easy to make and tastes delicious, especially with apples baked right on top! It serves 6 people and costs just $11.60 to make. via @easybudgetrecipes

This Baked Pork Chops recipe is easy and tastes delicious, especially with apples baked right on top! It serves 6 people and costs just $11.60 to make. 

Finished pork chops on a white plate with text overlay for Pinterest.

Do you ever feel like you get into a rut with cooking and find yourself cooking the same thing over and over? If you are nodding your head, yes, saying mmm-hmm, or telling me to “preach sister,” then you have come to the right place! We have an amazing recipe for you that will really mix up your weekly routine. This is the BEST baked pork chops recipe, your entire family will love it! 

This recipe for baked pork chops screams Autumn with the addition of the apples. I feel like a lot of the time pork is too dry and tough for my taste, so I tend to stay away from it. But not with this recipe.

Not only is this recipe easy to make, but the baked pork chops are tender and full of flavor. The secret is in the brine. Take the 15 minutes to brine the pork first, season with seasoning salt, and add in the apples. Your taste buds will thank you for giving them this delicious recipe for baked pork chops!

Pork Chops on a baking sheet with baked apples on top.

Baked Pork Chops with Apple Questions Answered:

What kind of apples goes with pork?

Pork tends to be bland meat so it is best to use a sweeter apple variety to enhance the pork’s flavor. The sweetest apples that hold their shape well while baking is Honeycrisp, Golden Delicious, and Pinata.

Why do pork and apples go together?

When you first think of serving pork and apples together it may seem a bit strange like ordering a Peanut Butter and Jelly Hamburger (there’s a restaurant in Phoenix that totally has it on the menu!). But just like that hamburger concoction is undeniably delicious, so is this baked pork chops with sliced apple recipe! 

What temp should pork chops be cooked to?

It is recommended by the National Pork Board, (did you even know there was such a thing?!) that pork chops should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees. 

How to Make Baked Pork Chops with Apples Recipe:

  1. To know how to bake pork chops follow these simple instructions. First, brine the pork chops by filling a large bowl with 6 cups of warm water and then stir in salt until it is dissolved. 
  2. Next, add in the pork chops and let them sit for about 15 minutes. Then remove the pork chops from the bowl and rinse them with cold water and then pat dry with a paper towel. 
  3. Then to make the pork chops, preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  4. Next, place 6 pieces of butter on a baking sheet and place 1 pork chop on top of each butter piece. 
  5. Then sprinkle each pork chop with seasoning salt and top with 4 slices of apple. 
  6. Finally, bake for 10-12 minutes and let the pork rest for 3 minutes before serving. 

Overhead picture of baked pork chops with apples on a white plate.

How to get the kids involved with this recipe:

  • Ages 2-3: Let them help count and pour in the 6 cups of water and 6 tablespoons of salt to make the brine. Also, have them help you arrange 4 slices of apples on the pork chops. 
  • Ages 4-5: Have them pat dry the pork chops and then place them on top of each butter piece. Teach them the importance of washing hands and wiping down surfaces after preparing and handling raw meat. 
  • Ages 6-8: Let them place the pork chops in the water. Teach them knife safety skills and show them how to cut an apple into slices. 
  • Ages 9-11: Supervise them while they prepare the entire recipe. Remember to have them read it twice before beginning the recipe. 
  • Ages 12+: Let them prepare the entire recipe, unsupervised, while you do the happy dance in the corner!

Discover why we love getting the kids involved in the kitchen and more tips in our How to Get Kids Involved In Cooking article.

The Flavor and Recipe Variations:

  • For flavor variations, you can make this recipe with pears, peaches, plums, or apricots.

What Side Dish to serve with Baked Pork Chops with Apples:

  • 1-Hour French Bread
  • Easy Garlic Bread
  • Easy Buttermilk Drop Biscuits
  • Easy Orange Cranberry Sauce
  • French Bread Stuffing
  • Fresh Green Beans Almondine
  • Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
  • Jenna’s Naughty Mashed Potatoes
  • Large Batch 1-Hour Dinner Rolls
  • Large Batch Chicken Pasta Salad (Pro-tip: remove the Chicken to serve as a side dish)

How long is this good for:

  • Serve: You can keep these out for no longer than 2 hours. 
  • Store: Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. 
  • Freeze: Because of the baked apples (when re-heated they’ll be like mush), we do not recommend freezing this recipe. 

How much will this Baked Pork Chops with Apple cost:

RECIPE COST: $11.60

PRICE PER SERVING: $1.94

To find out more about how we price our recipes, check out Budget Recipes Explained.

  • 6 cups warm water – $0
  • 6 Tablespoons salt – $0.18
  • 2 Tablespoons butter  – $0.20
  • 6 thin sliced pork chops (about 2 pounds) – $9.68
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning salt – $0.06
  • 1 large apple – $1.48

Picture collage of baked pork chops for Pinterest.

Cook’s Tools:

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • paring knife
  • cutting board
Finished pork chops on a baking sheet.
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Baked Pork Chops with Apples

Recipe Cost $11.60
Recipe Serving Cost $1.94
This Baked Pork Chops recipe is easy to make and tastes delicious, especially with apples baked right on top! It serves 6 people and costs just $11.60 to make.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time12 mins
Brining and Resting Time18 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apples, pork
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 241kcal
Author: Easy Budget Recipes Original!

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • paring knife
  • cutting board

Ingredients

PORK CHOP BRINE:

  • 6 cups warm water
  • 6 Tablespoons salt

PORK CHOPS:

  • 2 Tablespoons butter cut into 6 pieces
  • 6 thin sliced pork chops about 2 pounds
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • 1 large apple cut into 24 thin slices
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Instructions

BRINE PORK CHOPS:

  • Fill a large bowl with 6 cups of ​warm water. Add salt and stir until most of the salt is dissolved. Add the pork chops and let them sit for 15 minutes. (Alternately, you can cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for up to 6 hours.)
  • Remove the pork chops from the bowl and rinse them with cold water, and then give them a quick pat with paper towels to dry.

MAKE PORK CHOPS:

  • Move oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place the 6 pieces of butter on a rimmed baking sheet, and place 1 pork chop on top of each butter piece.
  • Sprinkle each pork chop with seasoning salt, and then top with 4 slices of apple.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
  • Let the pork rest for 3 minutes, and then serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pork chop | Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 7484mg | Potassium: 618mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 133IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Sunrita | spiceitupp

    October 4, 2019 at 10:56 pm

    Love this recipe and your tips on getting g kids involved! What a fantastic idea! Pork chops and fruits combination. Something I have never tried before but reading this will surely do.

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      October 5, 2019 at 1:08 am

      Oh thank you! Let us know after you have tried it!

  2. susan | the wimpy vegetarian

    October 5, 2019 at 12:11 am

    5 stars
    I have grandchildren who love to help me in the kitchen – so your information on ages is GREAT! I love recipes that are easy and delicious!!

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      October 5, 2019 at 5:41 am

      So happy to hear that the information for your grandchildren will be helpful for you! Thank you!

  3. Ilona

    October 5, 2019 at 12:32 am

    5 stars
    I made pork chops with apples before. It is great combination for sure!

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      October 5, 2019 at 1:06 am

      It is such a great combination!

  4. Mahy

    October 5, 2019 at 12:38 am

    5 stars
    I haven’t tried pork chops with apples on top just yet, so really keen to recreate this recipe some time soon – it look soooo delicious!

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      October 5, 2019 at 1:06 am

      Please do! You will not regret it!

  5. Emily

    October 5, 2019 at 12:46 am

    5 stars
    I love that apple season is here! These pork chops are so unique and delicious!

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      October 5, 2019 at 1:06 am

      Apples are my favorite! So many things to do with them!

  6. wilhelmina

    October 7, 2019 at 11:40 pm

    5 stars
    This is a great recipe! Easy and delicious, my family loved these chops!

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      October 9, 2019 at 5:37 am

      Yay! I’m making it again this week as requested by my kids! It’s a family favorite for sure.

  7. Jacque Hastert

    October 8, 2019 at 2:08 am

    5 stars
    This is perfect all year long, however, with the addition of apples it is perfect right now for fall. I have added this to my weekend menu.

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      October 9, 2019 at 5:39 am

      Totally agree! Can’t wait for you to make it!

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