Pork Chops with Apples

Pork chops topped with sauteed apples in a black skillet.

Pork chops and apples are the perfect fall dinner recipe! This sweet and savory dish of pork chops topped with spiced apples takes just 30 minutes to make.

4.50 from 2 votes

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: pork chop and apples, pork chops and apples recipe, pork chops with apples

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings: servings

Calories: 486kcal

Author: Kate

Equipment

Large skillet

Ingredients

Pork chops

3 bone-in pork chops 1" thick
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Apple topping

3 medium apples cored and sliced into ¼" thick wedges
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

Season pork chops on both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add pork chops and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 145°F). Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. You can give the skillet a quick wipe, if you prefer, but there's no need to wash it.
Add apple slices, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir gently to coat apples.
Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender but still hold their shape.
Stir in lemon juice.
Return pork chops to the skillet, nestling them among the apple slices.
Simmer for an additional 1-2 minutes to reheat the pork chops.
Serve pork chops with the apple slices spooned over top.

Notes

Pork Chops: You can use boneless pork chops instead. Boneless pork chops should cook faster, so adjust the cooking time accordingly.

Salt: Feel free to adjust the salt to your liking. Sea salt also works well and cuts down on the sodium and saltiness of the dish.

Apples: I recommend firm apples like Honeycrisp, Braeburn, or Granny Smith as they hold their shape during cooking and provide a nice balance of sweetness and tartness.

Brown Sugar: Use honey or maple syrup as a sweetener. Honey and maple syrup are sweeter, so adjust the amounts according to your tastes.
Nutrition values are estimates.

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