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braised pork chops with apples, raisins, and molasses in a serving dish

Oven-Braised Pork Chops With Apples

Diana
Molasses and a bit of vinegar provide a balanced flavor to these braised pork chops with apples. It's an easy and tasty meal for any night of the week.
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Servings 6 servings
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Course Pork Chops
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 shoulder pork chops, about 3/4-inch thick
  • kosher salt and pepper
  • 3 medium apples, such as Granny Smith
  • 3 tablespoons molasses
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup raisins

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350 F.
  • Heat butter and oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
  • Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. Arrange the pork chops in the skillet and brown, turning to brown both sides.
  • Transfer pork chops to a large shallow baking dish. Peel the apples and slice thinly; arrange the slices over pork chops.
  • Drizzle the molasses over the pork chops and apples.
  • Sprinkle flour over the skillet drippings and cook over medium heat, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Slowly stir in the hot water; cook until bubbly. Add vinegar, salt, and raisins.
  • Pour the sauce over the pork chops and apples.
  • Cover and bake for 1 hour.
Keyword braised pork chops, pork chops and apples
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