Pork Chops with Apples
A classic comfort food dish featuring tender pan-seared pork chops complemented by sweet and savory sautéed apples.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops pork chops about 1-inch thick
- 2 medium apples such as Honeycrisp or Fuji, cored and sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear the pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside. Do not wipe the skillet.
- Add the sliced apples to the same skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and slightly caramelized.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Return the pork chops to the skillet, nestling them among the apples. Sprinkle with fresh thyme.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the pork chops are cooked through (internal temperature of 145°F or 63°C).
- Serve the pork chops with the apple mixture spooned over the top.
Notes
This dish pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes or a simple green salad.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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