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Skillet Pork Chops with Apples

Skillet Pork Chops with Apples

These skillet pork chops with apples are juicy, flavorful, and cooked in one pan with caramelized onions and a delicious apple pan sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 430
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bone-in pork chops about 1 inch thick
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 apples peeled and diced (Honeycrisp or Gala)
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider or apple juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard optional

Method
 

  1. Pat the pork chops dry and season both sides with the salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear the pork chops for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  4. Transfer the pork chops to a plate.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter in the same skillet.
  6. Add the onion and cook for 4 minutes until softened.
  7. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  8. Add the diced apples and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until slightly softened.
  9. Pour in the chicken broth and apple cider, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  10. Stir in the Dijon mustard, if using.
  11. Return the pork chops to the skillet.
  12. Cover and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  13. Let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving with the apples and pan sauce.

Notes

  • Bone-in pork chops stay juicier than boneless chops.
  • Avoid overcooking to keep the meat tender.
  • Sweet apples like Honeycrisp or Gala work best.
  • Deglazing the skillet adds extra flavor to the sauce.
  • Let the pork rest before serving to keep it juicy.