Pork Chops with Apples Cranberries
Elevate your weeknight dinners with these flavorful Pork Chops with Apples and Cranberries, a comforting dish that combines sweet and savory in every bite. Perfectly seared, juicy bone-in pork chops are nestled in a luscious skillet sauce featuring caramelized onions, tender apple slices, and tart fresh cranberries, all enhanced by a touch of honey, cinnamon, and apple cider. This one-pan recipe is ready in just 40 minutes and is beautifully finished with fresh thyme for an earthy aroma. Serve over creamy mashed potatoes or alongside roasted vegetables for a meal that’s as cozy as it is impressive. Perfect for fall or any time you're craving a sweet and savory balance!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (about 1-inch thick) bone-in pork chops
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium (thinly sliced) yellow onion
- 2 medium (cored and sliced, skin on) apples
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 0.5 cup apple cider
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
Season both sides of the pork chops with salt, black pepper, and a light sprinkling of ground cinnamon. Let them sit at room temperature while you prepare the other ingredients.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, and add olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Once the butter is melted and the pan is hot, sear the pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Stir in the sliced onions and cook for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.
Add the sliced apples to the skillet and cook for another 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples start to caramelize and the onions are golden and tender.
Stir in the fresh cranberries, honey, and apple cider. Use a wooden spoon to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let the mixture simmer for 3-4 minutes to allow the cranberries to slightly soften and the sauce to thicken.
Nestle the seared pork chops back into the skillet, spooning some of the apple-cranberry mixture over the top. Scatter the fresh thyme sprigs over the dish, cover the skillet with a lid, and reduce the heat to low.
Cook for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Remove the thyme sprigs before serving.
Serve the pork chops hot, topped with the apple-cranberry mixture, and enjoy with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2825 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 165.2 g | 212% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.5 g | 292% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 606 mg | 202% | |
| Sodium | 2858 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 136.2 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.5 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 97.7 g | ||
| Protein | 195.9 g | 392% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 202 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 3419 mg | 73% | |
*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.
