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Pork Chops with Apples

A printable version of pork chops with apples.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting 3 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bone-in pork chops 1 inch thick, about 8 oz each
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 Granny Smith apples, cored and sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

Method
 

  1. Pat 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1-inch thick) dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and ½ teaspoon of dried thyme.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 145°F). Remove to a plate. Rest off heat at least 3 minutes while preparing the apples.
  4. In the same skillet, add 1 more tablespoon of butter and 1 sliced onion. Cook for 4-5 minutes until softened.
  5. Add 2 Granny Smith apples (cored and sliced into wedges) and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
  6. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  7. Pour in ½ cup of chicken broth and ¼ cup of apple cider vinegar, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  8. Add ½ teaspoon of dried sage and a pinch of cinnamon.
  9. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce reduces slightly and the apples are tender.
  10. Return the pork chops to the pan, spooning the apples and sauce over the top.
  11. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to heat through and let the flavors meld.
  12. Serve the pork chops topped with the apple-onion mixture and pan sauce.
  13. Pair with cauliflower mash or roasted Brussels sprouts.

Notes

Equipment: 12-inch skillet, instant-read thermometer.
Serving size: one 4th of the recipe.
Suggested sides are optional and are not included in the ingredient quantities. No nutrition calculation or kitchen testing has been performed.