Glazed Pork Chops and Apples

Savor the perfect harmony of sweet and savory with this irresistible Glazed Pork Chops and Apples recipe. Juicy, bone-in pork chops are seared to golden perfection before being paired with tender Granny Smith apple wedges infused with a luscious glaze of honey, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar. Enhanced with the warm touch of cinnamon and fresh thyme, this one-skillet masterpiece is as comforting as it is elegant. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s an ideal weeknight dinner or an impressive dish for entertaining. Serve hot and let the flavorful balance of savory pork and sweet, spiced apples take center stage.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored, and sliced into wedges)
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Directions

Step 1

Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels, then season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Add honey, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar to the skillet, whisking to combine. Let the mixture simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened into a glaze.

Step 5

Add the sliced apples to the skillet, sprinkling with cinnamon and fresh thyme. Stir to coat the apples in the glaze, and then nestle the pork chops back into the skillet, spooning the glaze over the chops and apples.

Step 6

Cover the skillet with a lid and let everything cook together over medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes, or until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).

Step 7

Remove the skillet from heat and let the pork chops rest for 3-5 minutes. Serve hot with the glazed apples on the side, garnished with additional thyme if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1053.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1705.3

Total Fat 111.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 362.0mg	0%
Sodium 2999.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 67.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.3g	0%
Total Sugars 54.6g
Protein 109.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 138.6mg	0%
Iron 5.3mg	0%
Potassium 1775.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.5%

Protein: 25.6%

Carbs: 15.8%