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Pork Chops with Apples

These baked pork chops with apples are brined for extra juiciness and perfectly seasoned for a delicious, tender bite. Topped with apples, they bake perfectly in 10-12 minutes, making for a quick and flavorful meal.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Brining and Resting Time18 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apples, pork
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 241kcal
Author: Jess Jankowski
Cost: $13.98

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
US Customary - Metric

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. (Alternatively, you can cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the fridge for up to 6 hours.)
  • Remove the pork chops from the bowl, rinse them with cold water, and then pat them dry with paper towels.

MAKE PORK CHOPS:

  • Move the oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 400° F.
  • Place the 6 pieces of butter on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil, 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°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