Simple Delicious Pork Chops Apples
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this mouthwatering recipe for Simple Delicious Pork Chops with Apples—a perfect blend of savory and sweet that’s as comforting as it is impressive. Juicy, bone-in pork chops are seared to golden perfection and paired with tender, cinnamon-kissed apple slices in a glossy apple cider and chicken broth sauce. The addition of fresh thyme and a touch of garlic infuses the dish with an irresistible aroma, while the quick skillet-simmer ensures a perfectly balanced, restaurant-quality meal in under 30 minutes. Ideal for cozy fall evenings or holidays, this hearty yet elegant entrée is a crowd-pleaser that’s best served with creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the luscious pan sauce.
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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
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 pieces honeycrisp or granny smith apples, cored and sliced
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cups chicken broth
Instructions
Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Once the oil is hot, sear the pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove the chops from the skillet and set aside.
Lower the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. When the butter has melted, stir in the minced garlic and fresh thyme, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the sliced apples to the skillet and sprinkle with cinnamon. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples begin to soften.
Deglaze the skillet by adding apple cider vinegar, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
Pour in the chicken broth and stir gently to combine. Return the pork chops to the skillet, nestling them among the apples.
Reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet with a lid. Simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Remove from heat and let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Plate the pork chops and apples, spooning some of the pan sauce over the top. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
396 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.6 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 91 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 626 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.7 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.9 g | ||
| Protein | 27.9 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 480 mg | 10% | |
*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.
