Skillet Pork Chops with Apples and Onions – Deliciously seared pork chops in a sweet and tart pan sauce, topped with tender sautéed apples and onions. An amazing, restaurant-quality meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Pork chops with apples is a classic flavor combination that creates a wonderful 30 minute meal, and the one-skillet cleanup is an awesome bonus.
Incredibly tender and infused with a tangy glaze, these pork chops really lock in the flavors. The end result is a juicy pork chops dinner fit for a family of four… with 2 VERY picky eaters. #thisisus ?
It’s rare that I serve pork without some apple accompaniment, such as this Apple Mustard Glazed Pork Tenderloin. It is a concoction of flavors that never disappoints, and makes for a rich, flavorful, sweet and savory main dish.
To add, this Skillet Pork Chops with Apples and Onions recipe is also healthy, low in calories, gluten free, and made with just a handful of ingredients.
HOW TO MAKE PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES AND ONIONS
- We will start with adding our pork chops to a heated cast iron skillet and searing the chops on both sides for about 3 minutes per side.
- Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside.
- Heat up more oil and add the apples and onions; season and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the apple cider; add pork chops back in the skillet and cover. Cook for 5 more minutes, or until cooked through.
- Remove from skillet and serve. ?
Savory pork with sweet caramelized apples and onions hits all the right notes to satisfy everyone’s tastebuds.
WHAT ARE GOOD SIDES FOR PORK CHOPS
This dish pairs well with Mashed Sweet Potatoes, or a side of veggies like these Lemon Butter Green Beans.
I would also include a nice Bacon and Eggs Asparagus Salad or Avocado and Feta Kale Salad.
Add a glass (or a bottle!) of chardonnay to the aforementioned, please. ?
HOW TO FREEZE PREPARED PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES AND ONIONS
- Pour the COMPLETELY COOLED apple mixture into a resealable freezer bag and seal.
- Put the COMPLETELY COOLED pork chops in a separate freezer bag and seal.
- Day before cooking, thaw apple mixture and pork chops in the fridge, overnight.
- When ready to cook, add a tablespoon of butter to a cast iron skillet and melt over medium-high heat.
- Add the pork chops to the skillet and cook each side for about 4 minutes.
- Pour the apple mixture into the skillet; cook until heated through. Serve.
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Skillet Pork Chops with Apples and Onions
Deliciously seared pork chops in a sweet and tart pan sauce, topped with tender sautéed apples and onions. An amazing, restaurant-quality meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: one skillet dinners, pork chops, pork recipes
Servings: 4 serves
Calories: 284 kcal
Ingredients
- 4 1/2-inch-thick bone-in pork chops (4 ounces each)
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
- salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 apples, thinly sliced
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 3/4 cup apple cider (NOT vinegar)
Instructions
Rub pork chops on all sides with prepared sage, salt, and pepper.
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
Add pork chops to the skillet and sear on both sides; about 4 minutes per side.
Remove pork chops from skillet and set aside.
Add the remaining olive oil and stir in the apples and onions; season with rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Cook over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes, or until tender and lightly browned.
Stir in the cider and scrape the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits.
Return pork chops to the skillet; cover and cook, turning once, for 5 minutes, or until cooked through.
Remove from heat; rest for 5 minutes and serve.
Recipe Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 2 days.
HOW TO FREEZE PREPARED PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES AND ONIONS
- Pour the COMPLETELY COOLED apple mixture into a resealable freezer bag and seal.
- Put the COMPLETELY COOLED pork chops in a separate freezer bag and seal.
- Day before cooking, thaw apple mixture and pork chops in the fridge, overnight.
- When ready to cook, add a tablespoon of butter to a cast iron skillet and melt over medium-high heat.
- Add the pork chops to the skillet and cook each side for about 4 minutes.
- Pour the apple mixture into the skillet; cook until heated through. Serve.
WW FREESTYLE POINTS: 6
Nutrition Facts
Skillet Pork Chops with Apples and Onions
Amount Per Serving (5 ounces)
Calories 284 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Sodium 69mg 3%
Potassium 592mg 17%
Total Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 14g
Protein 25g 50%
Vitamin A 1%
Vitamin C 8%
Calcium 3.6%
Iron 5.3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
