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Apple Pork Chops

Apple Pork Chops

Apple Pork Chops feature tender, golden-seared pork chops smothered in a sweet and savory caramelized apple sauce with warm cinnamon and fresh thyme. This quick skillet dinner delivers cozy fall flavors in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless pork chops (3/4-inch thick)
  • 2 large apples, sliced (Gala or Fuji)
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 cup apple cider or apple juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Pat pork chops dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and half of the fresh thyme.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium and melt butter in the same skillet. Add sliced apples and cook for 3–4 minutes until slightly softened and lightly golden.
  4. Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook until sugar dissolves and apples are coated in a glossy caramel.
  5. Pour in apple cider, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 5–6 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Return pork chops to the skillet and spoon apple sauce over them. Cook for 2 minutes to reheat. Garnish with remaining thyme and serve.

Notes

Use firm apples that hold their shape and cook pork chops to 145°F for the juiciest results.