Best Apple Raisin Pork Chops Recipes

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PORK CHOPS WITH APPLE RAISIN SAUCE



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Pork chops too mouth watering to pass by! The pork, apples and raisins are a perfect combination and will really please your palate! This is such an impressive dish and it is so easy and quick to make.

Provided by Barbara Miller

Categories     Steaks and Chops

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 apples, cored, peeled and cubed
1 c jam, any flavor (peach/apricot)
1/2 c water
4 Tbsp brown sugar
1 c golden raisins
1 tsp cinnamon
1/3 c maple syrup
4 large thick center cut loin chops
4 Tbsp good olive oil
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Add cubed apples to medium sauce pan. Stir in water, brown sugar, raisins, jam, cinnamon, maple syrup or jam and salt.
  • 2. Place sauce pan over medium heat and cook until tender about ten minutes.
  • 3. Season pork chops and put in a skillet with hot olive oil and add the Worcestershire sauce.
  • 4. Cook for 6-7 minutes per side. Do not over cook, only until just done in middle of the chop or the meat will be dry and tough.
  • 5. When chops are browned and almost done, add the apple mixture to the skillet and simmer for two minutes.
  • 6. Place the pork chops onto platte3r, top with the raisin mixture and drizzle any sauce left in the pan over the top of the chops!

APPLE AND RAISIN PORK CHOPS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 Red Delicious apples
6 ounces dried California raisins
4 ounces brown sugar
8 center-cut pork chops
6 ounces unsalted butter
6 ounces demi-glace
Water
Salt
Corn flour
Vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Apple preparation:
  • Combine 3 apples, 6 ounces of dried raisins, 6 ounces of brown sugar, and let marinate for a few hours.
  • Pork chops:
  • In a hot pan, slowly grill the pork chops until completely cooked. Melt the unsalted butter, mix in the raisin, apple and sugar mixture, add 6 ounces of demi-glace, and saute until apples are soft.
  • Take 3 slices of apple for each serving and dip in water, sprinkle with salt, then coat in corn flour. Deep-fry the apples and place on each plate for garnish.
  • Serve with either sauteed fresh spinach or tropical rice and black beans.

PORK CHOPS WITH APPLE-RAISIN RELISH



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Apples and pork chops are a delicious and traditional combination. The vinegar in the relish helps offset the sweetness of the raisins and sugar.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tart green apples, such as Granny Smith (3/4 pound), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons raisins, or dried currants
1 tablespoon cider vinegar, or white-wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Pinch of cayenne pepper
4 pork loin chops, each about 1/2 inch thick (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Make the relish: In a medium saucepan, combine the apples, sugar, raisins, vinegar, ginger, and cayenne over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat; simmer, partially covered, until apples are soft, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Make the pork chops: Season chops with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops, and cook until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Serve with apple-raisin relish.

APPLE-RAISIN STUFFED PORK CHOPS



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Posted this recipe in request. From Sun-Maid Raisins. Looks likes a lot of flavor, texture, and great ingredients.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup apple juice
1/2 cup sun-maid dried apple (cut in chunks)
1/2 cup sun-maid seedless raisin
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons fine dry breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
6 pork loin chops, cut 1 inch thick seasoned with salt pepper thyme
2 tablespoons cooking oil

Steps:

  • In saucepan combine apple juice and apples; simmer, covered, for 25 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add raisins and let stand 5 minutes; drain, reserving liquid.
  • Combine cooked fruit mixture, walnuts, and bread crumbs.
  • Stir together sugar, wine, lemon juice, and ginger.
  • Add to bread mixture, tossing lightly to moisten.
  • Cut pockets in fat side of seasoned chops, cutting lengthwise to bone.
  • Spoon about 1/3 cup of the stuffing mixture into each pocket.
  • If necessary, use wooden picks to hold pockets closed.
  • In large skillet brown chops in hot oil.
  • Place chops in 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
  • Sprinkle chops with a little salt and pepper.
  • Add ¼ cup reserved apple liquid to pan, adding water if necessary.
  • Bake chops, covered, in 350°F oven for 1 hour.

APPLE-RAISIN PORK CHOPS



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When I was growing up, we couldn't afford to have meat very often, so it was a special evening when we had these tender chops. The apples, raisins and apple cider give this dish a sweet touch and a pretty appearance. -Shirley Joan Helfenbein, Lapeer, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 bone-in pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick and 8 ounces each)
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups apple cider or juice
3 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
3 medium apples, sliced
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup dried currants
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil in batches on both sides. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Return all chops to the skillet. , Combine cider and mustard; pour over meat. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 13-18 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160° Remove chops to a serving platter; keep warm., Add the apples, onions, raisins and currants to the skillet. Cover and cook over medium heat for 5-6 minutes or until apples are tender. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into apple mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with pork chops.

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PORK CHOPS, GOLDEN APPLE AND RAISIN SAUCE, WHOLE WHEAT PASTA MAC-N-CHEDDAR



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Salt
1/2 pound whole wheat shells or penne pasta
4 golden apples, cored and chopped
1 cup cloudy apple cider
3 tablespoons brown sugar
A handful golden raisins
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 large center cut pork loin chops, 1 1/2-inch thick
Black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 rounded tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1/2 pound extra-sharp white cheddar
A few grates nutmeg, to taste
Dash hot sauce
2 cups broccoli tops, cut into small florets
2 tablespoons spicy brown or grainy Dijon mustard
1/4 cup maple syrup

Steps:

  • Heat a large pot of water for pasta. Season water with salt and cook pasta to al dente.
  • Add apples to a medium pot and stir in cider, sugar, raisins, cinnamon and a pinch of salt. Place pot over medium-high heat and cook until tender, about 12 minutes.
  • Season chops with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chops and cook 6 to 7 minutes on each side.
  • While chops cook, heat 2 tablespoons butter in a sauce pot over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook a minute then whisk in milk and season with salt and pepper. Grate cheese and stir into sauce and season with nutmeg, to taste, and a dash of hot sauce. Reduce heat to low.
  • Add broccoli to pasta last 2 minutes of cook time. Drain and return to pasta pot. Add cheese sauce and stir to coat.
  • Add mustard and syrup to chops and glaze, 1 minute.
  • Serve pork with apple sauce, macaroni and cheddar with broccoli along side.

LINDY'S APPLE RAISIN STUFFED PORK CHOPS



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Make and share this Lindy's Apple Raisin Stuffed Pork Chops recipe from Food.com.

Provided by nannymelissa

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons melted margarine
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/2 cup chopped granny smith apple
2 tablespoons chopped golden raisins
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar (or Splenda)
2 tablespoons instant minced onion
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon sage
2 tablespoons hot water
8 thin boneless pork loin chops (or 4 butterfly cut)
1 (8 ounce) package brown gravy mix

Steps:

  • Melt butter on high 1 min in a glass measuring cup covered with plastic leave room to vent.
  • In a medium bowl combine everything except chops and gravy.
  • Trim fat from chops. Place 4 on bottom of microwave proof baking dish. Divide stuffing onto the 4 chops, then cover stuffing with the 4 remaining chops.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 of dry brown gravy mix over the top of the chops, sprinkle the rest into the cooking dish. it will combine with the cooking juices.
  • Cover with wax paper and cook on power level 7 or 70 (roast) for 18-20 minute Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
  • If you don't like raisins, just add extra apples. You can also use this stuffing in your thanksgiving turkey--very delicious!

APPLE RAISIN PORK CHOPS



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Categories     Pork     Super Bowl     Dinner

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 red delicious apples sliced thinly
1 cup raisins
4 T butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
4 center cut bone-in pork chops
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Start the night before your BBQ by combing the apple/raisin/brown sugar mixture in a bowl. Set aside. At dinner time, BBQ the pork indirect and warm up the apple/raisin in butter. Serve the chops drizzled with sauce and have some simple rice and beans (recipe also on epicurious.com) with it as a side. Note: try different liquors in the marinate to adapt this to your specific tastes.

APPLE RAISIN PORK CHOPS



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Make and share this Apple Raisin Pork Chops recipe from Food.com.

Provided by valerie-lynn82

Categories     Pork

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless pork chops
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
1 cup apple cider or 1 cup juice
1 -2 tablespoon brown mustard
2 medium red apples, sliced
1/2 cup green onion, sliced
1/4 cup raisins
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water (or less)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil on both sides. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Combine cider and mustard; pour over meat. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 13-18 minute Remove chops to a serving platter; keep warm.
  • Add the apples, onions, and raisins to the skillet. Cover and cook over medium heat for 5-6 minute or until apples are tender. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into apple mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minute or until thickened. Serve over pork chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.5, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 124, Sodium 140.5, Carbohydrate 22.7, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 15.1, Protein 40.6

PORK CHOPS WITH APPLE-RAISIN RELISH



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Apples and pork chops are a delicious and traditional combination. The vinegar in the relish helps offset the sweetness of the raisins and sugar.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tart green apples, such as Granny Smith (3/4 pound), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons raisins, or dried currants
1 tablespoon cider vinegar, or white-wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Pinch of cayenne pepper
4 pork loin chops, each about 1/2 inch thick (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Make the relish: In a medium saucepan, combine the apples, sugar, raisins, vinegar, ginger, and cayenne over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat; simmer, partially covered, until apples are soft, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Make the pork chops: Season chops with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops, and cook until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Serve with apple-raisin relish.

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Apple raisin pork chops recipes are a delicious and nutritious dish that combines the sweet and savory flavors of pork, apples, and raisins. It is a perfect meal for those who want to eat healthy and flavorful food. The recipe is easy to prepare and can be modified to suit individual tastes and preferences. This article will discuss what apple raisin pork chops are, their history, and why they are such a popular dish globally.

Definition

Apple raisin pork chops are a type of pork dish that involves cooking thinly sliced chops with a combination of apples, raisins, and other ingredients. The recipe has variations, but it typically involves cooking the pork chops in a pan with butter and then adding the sliced apples, raisins, and spices to the pan. The dish is then simmered until the flavors are infused, and the pork is tender.

History

The origin of apple raisin pork chops is unclear, but it is widely believed that the dish has its roots in traditional French cuisine. French cuisine has long embraced the concept of combining sweet and savory flavors, and this shows in many classic dishes like foie gras with jam or lavender honey-glazed duck. Over time, this style of cooking has become popular globally, especially in the United States, where it is common to find apple raisin pork chops served in restaurants and family meals.

Ingredients

The ingredients for making apple raisin pork chops can vary from one recipe to another, but some common ones include:

  • Pork chops
  • Apples (tart varieties like Granny Smith are preferable)
  • Raisins
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Butter
  • Thyme
  • Cinnamon
  • Salt and pepper
  • Chicken broth

Preparation

The preparation of apple raisin pork chops follows a simple, step-by-step process that involves:

  1. Seasoning the pork chops with salt and pepper or any other preferred seasoning
  2. Heating the butter in a pan and cooking the pork chops on both sides until browned (approximately 7-8 minutes per side)
  3. Removing the pork from the pan and setting it aside
  4. Adding onions, garlic, and thyme to the pan and cooking until fragrant
  5. Adding the sliced apples, raisins, and cinnamon to the pan and stirring to incorporate everything
  6. Adding chicken broth and simmering until the mixture has thickened
  7. Returning the pork chops to the pan and cooking for a few more minutes until they are fully cooked

Variations

There are several variations of apple raisin pork chops, depending on personal tastes and regional preferences. Some variations include:

  • Using different types of apples, such as sweet varieties like Gala, Honeycrisp, or Fuji
  • Adding other fruits like pears or cranberries to the mix
  • Using brown sugar, maple syrup, or honey instead of raisins to sweeten the sauce
  • Using different types of pork cuts like tenderloin or bone-in chops
  • Adding bacon or prosciutto to the recipe for extra flavor

Health Benefits

Apple raisin pork chops are a healthy dish that provides several nutritional benefits. The dish is high in protein, which is essential for building and repairing body tissues. Pork also contains several B vitamins, which aid in metabolism and energy production. Additionally, apples and raisins add fiber to the dish, which promotes digestive health and satiety. The dish can be made even healthier by using lean pork cuts and reducing the amount of butter used in the recipe.

Conclusion

Apple raisin pork chops are a delicious and nutritious dish that combines the savory flavors of pork with the sweetness of apples and raisins. The dish has variations that allow for personalization and can be made to suit individual tastes and preferences. Apple raisin pork chops are easy to prepare and have roots in traditional French cuisine. They are popular globally, especially in the United States, and provide several nutritional benefits. The dish is perfect for those who want to eat healthy and flavorful food.

Pork chops are a versatile meat and can be cooked in various ways. One of the most popular ways is apple raisin pork chops. This dish has a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors that perfectly complement each other. Here are some valuable tips to help you make the best apple raisin pork chops recipe.

Choosing the right pork chops

The key to making delicious apple raisin pork chops is to choose the right cut of meat. For this dish, you need bone-in pork chops that are at least one-inch thick. This cut of meat is perfect for this recipe because it retains moisture while cooking, resulting in tender and juicy pork chops.

Brining pork chops

Brining pork chops is a simple process where you soak the pork chops in a mixture of salt and water. This step helps to add flavor and moisture to the meat. To brine pork chops, mix one tablespoon of salt in four cups of water. Soak the pork chops in the brine for at least four hours or overnight in the refrigerator. Make sure to rinse the pork chops thoroughly before cooking to remove any excess salt.

Searing the pork chops

Searing the pork chops before cooking helps to lock in the juices and enhance the flavor of the meat. To sear pork chops, preheat a skillet over high heat. Add a tablespoon of oil to the skillet and wait until it's hot. Add the pork chops to the pan and cook for two to three minutes on each side until browned. Once seared, set the pork chops aside and start preparing the apple raisin sauce.

Making the apple raisin sauce

The apple raisin sauce is what gives this recipe its unique flavor. To make the sauce, melt three tablespoons of butter in the same skillet used to sear the pork chops. Add one chopped onion and cook until it's translucent. Add two chopped apples, half a cup of raisins, and one tablespoon of brown sugar. Cook for a few minutes until the apples are soft and the raisins are plump. Add one cup of chicken broth and one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens.

Braising the pork chops

Once the apple raisin sauce is ready, add the seared pork chops back into the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the pork chops, making sure they are coated evenly. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and let the pork chops cook for 10-15 minutes until they are fully cooked. You can check if the pork chops are done by inserting a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the meat. The temperature should reach 145°F.

Serving suggestions

Apple raisin pork chops go well with a variety of sides. Some great options include roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or steamed rice. You can also sprinkle some chopped parsley or green onions on top of the pork chops for added color and flavor.
In conclusion
Apple raisin pork chops are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for any occasion. Follow these valuable tips to ensure that your pork chops turn out tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. Remember to choose the right cut of meat, brine the pork chops, sear them before cooking, and prepare a delicious apple raisin sauce to braise them in. Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy your flavorful and satisfying meal.

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