Apple Butter pork chops

By mrboyton

Ingredients

• Pork Chops:
• 4 boneless pork chops (about 1 lb. I just got a sirloin roast, partially froze it, and cut 4 chops about 1/2”-3/4” thick)
• 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 c. high-quality apple cider
• 1/4 c. apple butter
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Creole or coarsely ground mustard
• 1 tsp. pressed garlic
• 1/2 recipe of Caramelized Onions
• Carmelized Onions:
• 2 large sweet onions, halved and thinly sliced
• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 tablespoon butter
• kosher salt (black pepper optional)
• optional: 1/2-1 teaspoon brown or white sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Pork Chop Directions
Preheat oven to 375.Combine the flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder together in a small bowl. In a large, oven-safe skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium high heat. Dredge the pork chops in the flour mixture and then brown the pork chops for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they’re brown and crispy.

While the pork chops are browning, combine the apple cider, apple butter, water, garlic, and mustard. When the pork chops are done browning, add the cider mixture to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes or until the sauce begins to evaporate and thicken. Remove from heat and evenly distribute the caramelized onions over the pork chops. Cover the pan with a lid and place in oven for 30 minutes. Serve with rice and veggies or salad.

Carmelized Onion Directions:
Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When butter is melted, add onions. Toss with a spatula until onions are coated in oil/butter mixture. Reduce heat to medium/medium low and stir frequently for about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with kosher salt (about 1/4 teaspoon) and continue to cook, stirring every few minutes for another 15-30 minutes or until onions are a rich amber color. If desired, add sugar about half way through cooking process. Use to top burgers and sandwiches, add to pizza (seriously, try that pizza- it’s so good), wraps, or dips.

Oven method (works well for larger amounts, at least 4 onions and up to a full pot): Place onions in a dutch oven and toss with oil and/or melted butter. Place lid on oven and cook in a preheated 400 degree oven for 30-60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.

You can also put the onions in a crock pot, but to really get them cooked they have to stay in there for a long time, and I like the flavor from a skillet better.