5.0 from 21 votes
Easy Pork Chops and Apples
This pork chops and apples recipe is a super easy and delicious dish that's perfect for a fall weeknight! It's ready in just 30 minutes for a low-effort seasonal meal with warm flavors.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 287 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops (about 1" thick)
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- flour for dredging
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3/4 cup chicken broth or stock
- 1 granny smith apple chopped small
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Sprinkle the pork chops with salt & pepper and garlic powder, and then dredge them in flour.
- Add 1 tbsp of the butter + the olive oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan's hot, add the pork. Cook it for 3-4 minutes/side or until it has a nice golden crust.
- Meanwhile, chop the apple.
- Take the pork chops out and set aside.
- Add the Dijon mustard, chicken broth, and the rest of the butter. Give it a good stir until the mustard dissolves.
- Add the apples and Italian seasoning and let the sauce cook for a few minutes.
- Add the pork back into the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the pork is cooked through (145F - it's ok if it's a bit pink!).
- Take the lid off the pan, and if the sauce is reduced to your liking and the apples and pork are done, serve. If not, continue cooking for a little longer (leave the lid off to reduce sauce).
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Notes
- I used boneless pork chops, but you could definitely use bone-in ones. If your pork chops are slightly thicker or slightly less thick than the ones I bought (mine were about 1" thick), adjust cooking time accordingly.
- It's very easy to overcook pork. I highly recommend using an instant read thermometer to take the guesswork out. Pork that's 145F and pink inside is safe to eat.
Nutrition Information
Calories
287kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
104mg
(35%)
Sodium
295mg
(12%)
Potassium
586mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
204IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 287kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 295mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 586mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 204IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.