Description
Elegant Caramel Apple Whiskey Pork Chops with Spiced Harvest Glaze combining fall flavors with restaurant-quality techniques. Crafted for discerning home chefs seeking sophisticated autumn dining with perfectly balanced sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
4 pork chops (about 1–1.5 inches thick)
1 large apple, sliced (Granny Smith or your favorite variety)
1/4 cup caramel sauce
2 tablespoons whiskey (or substitute with apple cider vinegar)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup apple cider
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon allspice
Instructions
1. Season pork chops generously with salt, pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg
2. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat
3. Sear pork chops for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown
4. Transfer to preheated 375°F oven and cook for 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F
5. For glaze: Combine apple cider, whiskey, and brown sugar in saucepan
6. Bring mixture to boil, then reduce heat and simmer until thickened (about 10 minutes)
7. Add allspice and remaining spices, simmer 2-3 minutes more
8. Remove from heat and whisk in butter until smooth and glossy
9. Brush glaze over pork chops during last 5 minutes of cooking
10. Let rest 5 minutes before serving with remaining glaze
Notes
For best results, use thick-cut, bone-in pork chops for maximum juiciness.
Apple whiskey adds unique flavor, but regular whiskey works well too.
Glaze can be made up to 2 days ahead and reheated before use.
Serve with roasted vegetables or mashed sweet potatoes for complete fall dinner.
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- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: elegant-entrees
- Method: searing and roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg