How to Cook Pork Chops With Jelly (5 Steps)

When it comes to meat proteins, certain flavors are ideal matches. For example, mustard serves as an ideal complement to beef, such as rib roasts and tenderloin. Lamb and mint are commonly found on holiday dinner tables. Another ideal match is that of pork and apple. It is common to stuff an apple into the mouth of a suckling pig when roasting one on a spit. The flavor of apple also meshes well with all types of pork, such as pork chops. Other jelly flavors that pair well with pork include peach, apricot, cranberry, and plum. A fairly simple idea that can be made as a weeknight meal is apple jelly-glazed pork chops.

Things You'll Need

Medium bowl
Whisk
Brown sugar
Various spices, as desired
Large, cast-iron skillet
Butter, margarine, or vegetable oil

Bone-in center cut pork chops, 1 1/2 inches thick
Potholder
Apple jelly
Food-grade brush
Tongs

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. In a medium bowl, combine a small amount of brown sugar with an equal amount of the various spices and seasonings that you select. Good options include salt, ground black pepper, paprika, dry mustard, and ground thyme. Use the whisk to mix the ingredients well.
Heat a large, cast-iron skillet on medium-high heat on the stove. Place a pork chop in the bowl and cover completely with spices. Place the pork chop in the skillet. Repeat with the three remaining pork chops.
Sear the pork chops for about four minutes per side. Place the skillet in the oven and roast for about 10 minutes.
Use a potholder to remove the skillet from the oven. Increase the temperature to 450 degrees F. Brush the tops of the pork chops with apple jelly and place the skillet back into the oven for three minutes. Remove the skillet again. Use tongs to flip the pork chops, and coat the other sides of the pork chops with apple jelly. Place the skillet back into the over and roast for three minutes.
Remove the skillet from the oven. Place the pork chops on a main platter or individual plates. Allow the pork shops to rest for at least five minutes before serving.

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