Pork Chops with Apples and Onion

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this comforting recipe for Pork Chops with Apples and Onion, a delicious blend of savory and sweet flavors. Perfectly seared bone-in pork chops are nestled in a skillet brimming with caramelized onions, tender Granny Smith apple slices, and a rich, aromatic sauce infused with chicken broth, fresh thyme, cinnamon, and apple cider vinegar. This dish strikes the perfect balance of crispy golden edges and tender juiciness, while the warming fall-inspired flavors make it a crowd-pleaser any time of year. Ready in under 45 minutes, this one-pan recipe minimizes cleanup while delivering restaurant-quality results right at home. Serve it with creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the luscious sauce for a meal that’s sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces bone-in pork chops
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large yellow onion
• 2 medium apples (such as Granny Smith, sliced)
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Directions

Step 1

Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the skillet and let it melt.

Step 4

Slice the yellow onion thinly and add it to the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes soft and golden.

Step 5

Core and slice the apples. Add them to the skillet with the onions, and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until the apples start to soften.

Step 6

Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in the thyme leaves, ground cinnamon, and apple cider vinegar.

Step 7

Return the pork chops to the skillet, nestling them among the onions and apples. Spoon some of the sauce over the pork chops.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the pork chops are cooked through and register an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).

Step 9

Remove the skillet from the heat and let the dish rest for 5 minutes. Serve the pork chops topped with the apples, onions, and sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1634.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2581.2

Total Fat 164.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 58.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 606mg	0%
Sodium 3402.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 68.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.3g	0%
Total Sugars 43.4g
Protein 198.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 186.4mg	0%
Iron 7.8mg	0%
Potassium 3383.8mg	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: 58.2%

Protein: 31.1%

Carbs: 10.7%