Skillet pork chops with apples is an easy dinner recipe with juicy pan-seared pork chops cooked with caramelized apple slices and onions in a flavorful apple cider glaze.
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.
Equipment
Stove
Notes
To Store: Store leftover pork in an airtight container in the fridge up to 2 days.
To Freeze: Freeze apple and onion mixture separately from pork chops. Let cool completely before sealing in double-lock freezer bags. Thaw both bags in fridge overnight 1 day before reheating.
To Reheat: Add 1 tablespoon butter to a cast iron skillet and melt over medium-high heat. Add pork chops to skillet and cook each side for 4 minutes. Pour apple mixture into skillet and cook everything until heated through.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
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