Pork Chops and Apples
This comfort food meal has all the flavors of fall, and takes only 20 minutes to make.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 3–4 bone-in pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 medium or 2 large apples, peeled and sliced
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- For garnish: fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Melt half of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sprinkle the pork chops on both sides with the salt and pepper. Add the pork chops to the butter, and cook until nicely browned on the bottom, about 4–5 minutes.
- Flip and continue cooking for 1–2 minutes, or until the chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F. Remove the chops to a plate, cover, and set aside.
- Add the remaining butter, sliced apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until the apples are soft and tender, about 6–8 minutes.
- Add the pork chops back to the skillet and nestle under the apples. Allow the pork chops to warm through slightly and serve immediately.
Notes
Store any leftover pork chops and apples in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a skillet on the stovetop. You can also freeze the dish for 1–2 months.
Bone-in OR boneless pork chops both work great in this recipe. Use your favorite variety of apple (I used Honeycrisp for its sweet/tart flavor).
Use a meat thermometer to get an accurate reading on the pork chops. Here's a handy chart for determining your desired temperature:
- Medium rare: 145–150°F (this is what I used)
- Medium: 150–155°F
- Medium well: 155–160°F
- Well: 160°F
- Make a saucy pork chop by adding 1 cup of chicken broth and 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard part way through cooking the apples. Allow the stock to reduce slightly.
- Add a teaspoon of fresh thyme or rosemary
Nutrition
Calories: 375kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 27gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 655mgPotassium: 591mgFiber: 3gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 345IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mg
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