Description
Succulent pork chops dance with sweet, tangy apples in this simple yet satisfying dinner that brings comfort right to your table. Seasoned with herbs and seared to golden perfection, this recipe turns an ordinary weeknight meal into something special your family will request again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 pork chops
Produce:
- 2 apples
- ½ cup onion
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Pat your 4 bone-in pork chops completely dry using paper towels. Season each side generously with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Wait until the oil shimmers and looks slightly wavy.
- Carefully place the seasoned pork chops into the hot skillet. Cook for exactly 4 minutes until a golden-brown crust forms on the first side.
- Flip the pork chops and cook an additional 4-5 minutes, ensuring the internal temperature reaches 145°F using a meat thermometer.
- Transfer the cooked pork chops to a clean plate. Keep them warm by tenting with aluminum foil.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium. Add 1 tablespoon butter and let it melt completely.
- Add 2 sliced medium apples and ½ cup sliced onions to the skillet. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until apples soften and onions turn translucent.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1 tablespoon brown sugar over the apple mixture. Stir to distribute evenly.
- Pour ¼ cup chicken broth into the skillet. Scrape any browned bits from the bottom while the liquid simmers.
- Return the pork chops to the skillet, nestling them into the apple mixture. Heat for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Plate the pork chops and top with the warm apple mixture. Garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Pat the pork chops thoroughly to ensure a perfect sear and crispy exterior when cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to check doneness, avoiding overcooking which can make the pork tough and dry.
- Choose firm, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp that hold their shape and add nice contrast to the rich pork.
- For a lower-carb version, replace brown sugar with a small amount of sugar-free sweetener and use less apple to reduce total carbohydrates.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 17-21 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg