Pork chops with apple sauce?

Question

I got a couple of recipes from the net. all say practically the same thing:
Shear pork chops
put applesauce on bottom and top of pork
let cook for about 40 - 45 min.

My question is wont the applesauce burn being in the skillet for 40 min. Another question is are you suppose to stir the apple sauce and pork while cooking. and lastly is there an alternative????

Thanks in advance

Answer 1

The idea is, you brown the chops first (high heat), then add the applesauce and let the chops braise. The applesauce acts as a cooking medium. Unless you leave the heat too high, or leave the skillet on the stove for too long, the applesauce won't burn. The applesauce flavors the pork, and vice versa. And no, you wouldn't need to stir while everything is cooking; just stir things together right before serving it.

There are lots of alternate ways to prepare essentially the same dish...you could fully cook the pork chops all by themselves, then add (uncooked) applesauce. Of course, if you do that, there won't be any fusion of flavors...but it wlll still be good. You could also cook the chops, then remove them from the skillet. Heat the skillet up, and add applesauce to deglaze the pan (get the little cooked-on bits that are stuck to the bottom of the pan). You can even add some broth, wine or beer to it, and make a pan sauce that way.

Answer 2

This is so simple anyone can do it and very tasty too. Omit the sherry if you prefer.

PORK CHOPS & APPLE SAUCE

6 pork chops
1 lg. jar Chunky apple sauce
1/2 c. sherry

Brown pork chops in a skillet. Remove to baking dish. Mix apple sauce and sherry. Spoon 1/2 of mixture on chops. Bake 20 minutes in 350 degree oven. Turn chops and spoon remainder of sauce. Return to oven 20 minutes longer.
The applesauce will be fine.
The alternative method would be to pan sear the chops, cover and cook at low heat until tender. (don't over-cook). Serve with hot or cold applesauce on the side.
I always make cottage style fried potatoes with sliced onions with this dish. My family adores this meal.

Answer 3

I first pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel then sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
Sear the pork chops on med-hi heat in a fry pan with a couple tablespoons of oil. 2-3 mins per side.
In a separate pan ( I use a 13"x9") baking pan I make a stuffing with toasted bread cut into cubes, finely diced celery, grated onion, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper and chicken stock. You may also finely dice an apple to add to the stuffing.
Lay the seared pork chops on top of the stuffing and cover the pan with aluminum foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 mins. pull off the pork chops and put on platter covered loosely with the foil.
Stir the stuffing and continue to bake the stuffing without covering for an additional 10-15 mins until browned and crusted on top.
Serve applesauce with a pinch of cinnamon on the side.

As you can see I don't cook the chops with applesauce. Rather I use the applesauce as a condiment to the dish.

Answer 4

You should serve the applesauce and cheese on the side. I wouldn't want a gooey bunch of hot apple stuff and cheese in my pork chop. I can see some grated cheese melted on the pork chop right after cooking. Applesauce is best served separately.

Answer 5

We have always just eaten the applesauce as a side dish, after the chops are cooked, never heard of cooking them in it, although we do parboil our pork ribs in apple cider or juice, before grilling them. We sometimes bake pork chops on a bed of sauerkraut, tho. I know that's not for everybody, tho, but we think it's good.

Answer 6

I do a variation which is awesome:
Sear chops. Make a mixture of about two cups - 1/4 ketchup, and 3/4 orange juice. Stir well and pour over chops. Volume depends on pan size and number of chops - but they should be just covered. Reduce heat and simmer - may take an hour - to a thick sauce. Keeps the chops tender and oh, so tasty!
You can try other juices such as grapefruit juice. And try other mixes instead of ketchup like a tomato/peach chutney.

Answer 7

I have an alternative for in the crock pot, the pork chops turn out so tender and are sooooo good.

Chop one small onion and sweat in a skillet.
Once the onion is soft, brown your pork chops, bone in or
boneless, it doesn't matter.
While the chops brown, core and chunk up two apples, your preference.

Once the pork chops are brown:
Layer the chops and onion, apple chunks, and sprinkle with cinammon. Pour 1 cup apple juice over the top and sprinkle with raisins. 6 to 8 hours later on low you'll have a great meal.

Enjoy.

Answer 8

The applesauce won't burn. Applesauce is used as an oil replacement for baking.

You can find tasty alternatives at www.FarmerJohn.com.

Answer 9

I've just cooked the pork chops (fry,broil,whatever way & with whaterever seasonings you like) & served them with a side of applesauce to use like a chutney.

Answer 10

Hey you got a crock pot? Put your pork chops in it with the applesauce... cook for 2 hrs on high. I use this method only I use a can of cherry pie filling! Its real good with Rice!