Tasty Apple Pork Chops Potatoes
Savor the perfect balance of sweet and savory with this Tasty Apple Pork Chops Potatoes recipe, a one-skillet wonder that’s as comforting as it is delicious. Juicy, bone-in pork chops are seared to golden perfection before being paired with tender, golden baby potatoes and caramelized cinnamon-spiced apples. A rich blend of brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and butter creates a luscious pan sauce, tying each bite together with subtle hints of sweetness and tang. Ready in just 50 minutes, this easy weeknight dinner delivers gourmet-level flavors with minimal effort. Garnish with fresh thyme for an elegant finishing touch, and serve it hot for a hearty meal that will have everyone at the table asking for seconds. Perfect for cozy fall evenings and holiday feasts alike, this dish combines seasonal flavors and quick preparation in one irresistible recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes (halved)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 apples (peeled and sliced)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of paprika. Set aside.
In a large skillet or pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. Remove them from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add the halved baby potatoes, season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and fork-tender. Remove the potatoes and set them aside.
In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the sliced apples, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, and 0.5 teaspoon of cinnamon. Stir to combine and cook for 5-7 minutes until the apples are softened and caramelized.
Return the seared pork chops and cooked potatoes to the skillet, nestling them around the apples. Add 1 tablespoon of butter on top and cover with a lid. Reduce the heat to low and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the pork chops are cooked through to an internal temperature of 145°F.
Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish with fresh thyme sprigs, if desired. Allow the dish to rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.
Serve the pork chops hot with the potatoes and apples on the side, spooning some of the pan sauce over the top for extra flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
598 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.0 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.2 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 98 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 813 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.6 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.5 g | ||
| Protein | 30.8 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 68 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1172 mg | 25% | |
*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.
