Pork Chops with Apples and Butternut Squash
Pork Chops with Apples and Butternut Squash is a heartwarming dish that beautifully combines savory pork with the sweetness of caramelized apples and nutty butternut squash. Ideal for cozy family dinners or impressing guests, this vibrant recipe delivers a satisfying flavor experience that’s sure to become a favorite. Ready in just over an hour, it’s the perfect comfort food for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick)
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 2 medium tart apples, cored and sliced (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine butternut squash, apple slices, onion, olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, and cinnamon; toss until well coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of olive oil. Sear pork chops for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer seared pork chops to a baking dish and surround them with the apple-squash mixture.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of at least 145°F (63°C).
- Serve hot, drizzling any remaining juices over each plate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop with vegetable mix (250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute butternut squash with sweet potatoes for added sweetness. You can enhance flavors by adding fresh herbs like rosemary or using other seasonal fruits such as pears.