Skillet Pork Chops
These juicy Skillet Pork Chops are crusted in a tart apple cider glaze and topped with tender sautéed apples and onions. With a perfect golden-brown sear on the outside, these restaurant-quality pork chops explode with fresh fall flavor.
Servings : 4
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.
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 5 ounces | Calories: 284 kcal | Carbohydrates: 20 g | Protein: 25 g | Fat: 11 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Cholesterol: 78 mg | Sodium: 69 mg | Potassium: 592 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 14 g | Vitamin A: 50 IU | Vitamin C: 6.6 mg | Calcium: 36 mg | Iron: 1 mg | Net Carbs: 18 g
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.