Pork Chops with Apples: the perfect dinner recipe for this fall
Don't just save your autumn apple crop for sweet dishes! This easy, mouthwatering pork chops and apple recipe is a perfect example of why apples are such a great way to jazz up savory recipes. In fact, apples and pork chops are a match made in heaven.
Apples enhance the natural sweetness of the pork. Onions, apples, and pork chops are sautéed to perfection in a chicken stock-based sauce seasoned with rosemary and a pinch of autumn baking spices like nutmeg and cinnamon.
Pork chops with apples is a super quick meal you can whip up in your skillet in no time. Serve this flavorful meal with your favorite green salad, mashed potatoes, or roasted veggies. And don't forget the dinner rolls! You'll want to mop up all that tasty sauce.
What are the Best Apples for Pork Chops?
The best apples for pork chops are neither too sweet nor too tart. Pick up Honeycrisp, Gala, Cox, or Pippin apples.
Top Tips to Make the Best Pork Chops with Apple
While boneless or bone-in pork chops both work for this recipe, using bone-in will keep your pork tender and succulent.
Use low-sodium chicken stock if you're trying to reduce your salt intake.
Swap gluten-free flour for all-purpose flour to make gluten-free pork chops with apple.
How to Store Pork Chops with Apple
Cooked pork chops with apples will last up to 3 days when stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat in a pan on the stove until completely heated through.
How to Make Pork Chops with Apple
Generously season the pork with salt and pepper.
Generously season the pork with salt and pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium and arrange the pork chops there.
Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium and arrange the pork chops there.
Cook the pork for 4 minutes per side. Pork is done cooking when it reaches an internal temperature of 145F. Use an instant-read meat thermometer to determine when your pork chops have finished cooking and are ready to plate. You don't want to overcook the pork because it'll become tough instead of tender.
Cook the pork for 4 minutes per side. Pork is done cooking when it reaches an internal temperature of 145F. Use an instant-read meat thermometer to determine when your pork chops have finished cooking and are ready to plate. You don't want to overcook the pork because it'll become tough instead of tender.
Take the pork chops out of the skillet and place on a plate.
Take the pork chops out of the skillet and place on a plate.
Put the onions and apples in the skillet. Add rosemary, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sauté for several minutes until the onions and apples soften.
Put the onions and apples in the skillet. Add rosemary, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sauté for several minutes until the onions and apples soften.
Stir in the flour.
Stir in the flour.
Pour in the stock.
Pour in the stock.
Place the pork chops in the pan.
Place the pork chops in the pan.
Cook for 2 to 3 minutes more.
Cook for 2 to 3 minutes more.
Serve and enjoy!
