Pork Chops with Apples and Onion
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this comforting recipe for Pork Chops with Apples and Onion, a delicious blend of savory and sweet flavors. Perfectly seared bone-in pork chops are nestled in a skillet brimming with caramelized onions, tender Granny Smith apple slices, and a rich, aromatic sauce infused with chicken broth, fresh thyme, cinnamon, and apple cider vinegar. This dish strikes the perfect balance of crispy golden edges and tender juiciness, while the warming fall-inspired flavors make it a crowd-pleaser any time of year. Ready in under 45 minutes, this one-pan recipe minimizes cleanup while delivering restaurant-quality results right at home. Serve it with creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the luscious sauce for a meal that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in pork chops
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion
- 2 medium apples (such as Granny Smith, sliced)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove the chops from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the skillet and let it melt.
Slice the yellow onion thinly and add it to the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes soft and golden.
Core and slice the apples. Add them to the skillet with the onions, and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until the apples start to soften.
Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in the thyme leaves, ground cinnamon, and apple cider vinegar.
Return the pork chops to the skillet, nestling them among the onions and apples. Spoon some of the sauce over the pork chops.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the pork chops are cooked through and register an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Remove the skillet from the heat and let the dish rest for 5 minutes. Serve the pork chops topped with the apples, onions, and sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
420 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.8 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.8 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 90 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 697 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.0 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.0 g | ||
| Protein | 28.7 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 546 mg | 12% | |
*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.
