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Skillet Pork Chops with Apples

Three juicy pork chops with apples, onions, and herbs cooked in a cast-iron skillet.
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A simple, savory-sweet one-pan dinner featuring seared pork chops and tender apples, perfect for a weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 bone-in or boneless pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji recommended), cored and sliced
  • 1/2 cup apple cider or chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chops from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet. Add the sliced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the sliced apples to the skillet and cook for another 5-7 minutes, until they begin to soften.
  5. Pour in the apple cider or chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the Dijon mustard and thyme.
  6. Return the pork chops to the skillet, nestling them among the apples and onions.
  7. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 5-10 minutes, or until the pork chops are cooked through (internal temperature reaches 145°F or 63°C).
  8. Serve the pork chops with the apples and onions, spooning the pan sauce over the top.

Notes

  • For bone-in chops, you may need an additional 2-3 minutes of cooking time.
  • Other apple varieties like Gala or Pink Lady also work well.
  • For a richer sauce, you can add a splash of heavy cream at the end.

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