_Adjusts apron with a grin_
Oh my goodness, y’all, let me tell you about this absolutely divine recipe that’s been making my family go crazy! Every time I make my Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Chops with Caramelized Apples, there’s literally nothing but empty plates and happy faces around my dinner table. Trust me, this isn’t your mama’s basic pork chop recipe – this is the kind that makes your neighbors “coincidentally” drop by right around dinner time! 😉
Listen, as a busy mom who loves cooking but hates complicated recipes, I’ve perfected this one to be both impressive and super manageable. The secret? It’s all in that heavenly brown sugar glaze that gets all sticky and wonderful – seriously, it’s like dessert meets dinner (and who doesn’t love that?).
Here’s what you’ll need:
– 4 thick-cut bone-in pork chops
– 3 large Honeycrisp apples (because life’s too short for mediocre apples!)
– 1/4 cup brown sugar
– 3 tablespoons butter
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 2 teaspoons cinnamon
– Salt and pepper to taste
– A pinch of sass (that’s from me to you! 💁♀️)
Let’s get cooking:
1. Pat those pork chops dry (nobody likes a soggy chop!) and season generously with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it’s shimmering hot.
3. Sear those babies for 4-5 minutes on each side until they’re golden brown.
Hey! While your chops are searing, don’t forget to follow me on Newsbreak for more mouthwatering recipes like this one! I’m always sharing new family favorites that’ll make you look like a kitchen goddess! 👑
Now, for the magic:
1. Remove pork chops and set aside.
2. In the same pan (hello, flavor!), add butter and sliced apples.
3. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon, then let them caramelize for about 5 minutes.
4. Return the pork chops to the pan and let everything get cozy together for another 3-4 minutes.
The result? Pure comfort food heaven! The pork chops come out tender and juicy, while those apples… oh honey, they’re like little bites of fall happiness! My husband actually did a happy dance the first time I made this (not even kidding!).
If you’re loving this recipe as much as my family does, please drop a comment below! I’d love to hear your thoughts or any tweaks you made to make it your own. And don’t forget to follow me on Newsbreak for more recipes that’ll make your family think you secretly enrolled in culinary school! 😘
Pro tip: If you really want to take this over the top, serve it with some creamy mashed potatoes. The way they soak up that brown sugar glaze is _chef’s kiss_ absolutely everything!
Remember, cooking doesn’t have to be complicated to be amazing. Sometimes the best recipes are just simple ingredients with a whole lot of love (and maybe a dash of attitude 😉). Now go forth and make those pork chops, darling! Your family will thank you!
