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Recipe: Dutch Oven Apple Pork Chops

By Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN

August 18th, 2025

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Dutch Oven Apple Pork Chops

Recipe by Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDNCourse: Recipes
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes
Calories

239

kcal

By nature, pork chops are a lean cut of meat. To eep your chop juicy and flavorful, this recipe calls for generously seasoning the meat and taking care not to dry it out through overcooking. The lively combination of the sweet apple and the mild celery, in concert with the earthy pork, will make your taste buds dance.

Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in pork loin chops, trimmed

  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth

  • 3 celery stalks, cut into matchsticks

  • 1 Candy Crisp apple, thinly sliced

  • 1 small yellow onion, sliced

Directions

  • Put the pork chops on a rimmed baking sheet. Seasn both sides with the vinegar, pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • In a Dutch oven, bring the broth to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Add the pork chops and cook for 3 minutes, or until the exterior is browned. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add the celery, apple, and onion to the pot, making a bed.
  • Place the pork chops on top and cover. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, taking care not to overcook.
  • Serve each pork chop with generous spoonfuls of apple, celery, and onion on the side.

Notes

  • Substitution Tip: If you don’t have access to Candy Crisp apples, use any crisp red-skinned apple, which adds lively color to the dish.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container

  • Amount Per ServingCalories239
  • % Daily Value *
  • Total Fat 10g 13%
    • Cholesterol 80mg 27%
    • Sodium 81mg 4%
    • Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
      • Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
      • Total Sugars 7g
    • Protein 24g 48%

      * The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.