Cooked seasoned pork chops on a bed of cooked sliced onions and apples with an herb juice in a large skillet on top of a white and grey towel all on a wooden surface (with logo overlay)

Dumbledore’s Apple and Sage Pork Chops

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Cooked apples with sage and other seasonings are perfect toppings for pan-fried pork chops, just like Dumbledore had at the Yule Ball.

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Throughout the Harry Potter books, there are some foods that are mentioned in one line. One such recipe is the pork chops that Albus Dumbledore orders for his meal at the Yule Ball in Goblet of Fire. It’s fun to work with some unexplained recipes. It gives me more of a chance to try out my own take on the food.

If you have only watched the movies, then this reference is completely skipped over. #thebooksarealwaysbetter During the Yule Ball, after the champions have their opening dance, everyone sits down at some tables to have dinner. There aren’t any waiters, and no one knows what to do after reading the menu. Until Dumbledore tells his plate “pork chops” and the food magically appears. Harry orders Goulash for himself. After dinner is when the wizarding band The Weird Sisters performs. All of the students are dancing (except Harry and Ron and the Patil twins) as shown in the movie.

Dumbledore's Apple & Sage Pork Chops
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There was no food as yet on the glittering golden plates, but small menus were lying in front of each of them. Harry picked his up uncertainly and looked around – there were no waiters. Dumbledore, however, looked carefully down at his own menu, then said very clearly to his plate, “pork chops!”

And pork chops appeared. Getting the idea, the rest of the table placed their order with their plates too.

-Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

I decided to try a recipe I’ve been wanting for a long time. Without more description, I had leeway with the recipe. I’ve heard of and seen many recipes for apples cooked with pork, but never tried it. For some reason, the combination always seemed a bit odd. But now that I’ve eaten it, I am a firm believer in the two together! I had a bag of apples in the refrigerator that we hadn’t eaten and needed to use soon.

One of the members of our Harry Potter Club is dairy-free. This was a great recipe to share since there is no dairy in it either.

Apple and Sage Pork Chops Step by Step

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp rubbed sage
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp thyme leaves
  • 1/2 tsp allspice
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 4 pork chops (boneless)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion (thinly sliced)
  • 2 apples (thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 cup apple juice
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar

Preparation

In a small bowl, mix together all of the seasonings: flour, salt, rubbed sage, minced garlic, thyme leaves, allspice, and paprika.

White plate with raw pork chops next to a stainless steel bowl of brown sugar, another stainless steel bowl of herbs, a measuring cup with apple juice, and a bamboo cutting board with sliced apples and onions all on a wooden surface

Use one tablespoon of the seasoning mixture to sprinkle on both sides of the pork chops. Save the rest of the seasoning mix for later.

In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, warm the oil, then add the pork chops. Brown the pork on both sides until they are almost done. Then remove them from the skillet.

Skillet with cooked pork chops next to a stainless steel bowl of an herb mixture and another stainless steel bowl with brown sugar, a glass measuring cup with apple sauce, and a bamboo cutting board with sliced apples and onions all on a wooden surface

Add the onion and cook for about 3 minutes, until they start to soften.

Skillet with cooked sliced onions next to a stainless steel bowl of an herb mixture and another stainless steel bowl with brown sugar, a glass measuring cup with apple sauce, and a bamboo cutting board with sliced apples and a plate of cooked pork chops all on a wooden surface

Add the apples to the onion and cook for another 2 minutes while stirring.

Skillet with cooked sliced onions and apples next to a stainless steel bowl of an herb mixture and another stainless steel bowl with brown sugar, a glass measuring cup with apple sauce, and plate of cooked pork chops all on a wooden surface

In a medium bowl, combine the apple juice, brown sugar, and remaining seasoning mixture together. Return the pork chops to the pan and pour in the juice mix.

Close up of a stainless steel bowl with an herb mixture with apple juice next to a skillet of cooked sliced onions and apples and the edge of a white plate with cooked pork chops above all on a wooden surface

Bring it all to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pan and let the meat simmer for about 5 minutes or until the pork is cooked.

Skillet with cooked sliced onions and apples topped with the herb and juice mixture with the cooked pork chops on top

Serve warm with some of the apple and onions on top of the pork.

Cooked seasoned pork chops on a bed of cooked sliced onions and apples with an herb juice in a large skillet on top of a white and grey towel all on a wooden surface (vertical)

Recipe

Originally Published On: June 19, 2018

Last Updated On: July 27, 2023

Cooked seasoned pork chops on a bed of cooked sliced onions and apples with an herb juice in a large skillet on top of a white and grey towel all on a wooden surface

Apple and Sage Pork Chops

Cooked apples with sage and other seasonings are perfect toppings for pan-fried pork chops, just like Dumbledore had at the Yule Ball.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course:
Main Dish
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
apples
|
pork
Servings: 4 servings
5 from 3 votes

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp rubbed sage
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp thyme leaves
  • 1/2 tsp allspice
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 4 pork chops (boneless)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion (thinly sliced)
  • 2 apples (thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 cup apple juice
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar

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Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix the flour, salt, sage, garlic, thyme, allspice, and paprika
  • Sprinkle one tablespoon of seasoning mixture over both sides of the pork chops and save the rest for later
  • In a large skillet, warm the oil over medium-high heat
  • Brown the pork chops on both sides until they are almost cooked
  • Remove the pork from the pan and add the sliced onion, cooking for about 3 minutes
  • Add the sliced apples to the pan with the onions and cook another 2 minutes
  • In a medium bowl, combine the apple juice, brown sugar, and remaining seasoning mixture
  • Return the pork chops to the pan and pour the juice mixture into the pan
  • Bring it to a boil then reduce the heat to low
  • Cover and simmer for about 5 minutes or until the pork chops are done
  • Serve warm with the apples and onions over the pork

Notes

Src: https://www.mccormick.com/recipes/main-dishes/apple-and-sage-pork-chops
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Nutrition Facts
Apple and Sage Pork Chops
Amount Per Serving
Calories 358 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 89mg30%
Sodium 650mg27%
Potassium 668mg19%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 16g18%
Protein 29g58%
Vitamin A 205IU4%
Vitamin C 7mg8%
Calcium 25mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

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18 thoughts on “Dumbledore’s Apple and Sage Pork Chops”

  8. Arun Dahiya

    Potter head here. Yule ball and their magnificent dinners are one of the finest scenes. Thank you for this recipe. It suits this weather. Would love to have it.

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