One Pan Pork Chops with Apples and Onions
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
16 mins
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Total Time
26 mins
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Servings
3 -4
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Calories
382 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Others
One Pan Pork Chops with Apples and Onions
Description
One Pan Pork Chops with Apples and Onions begins by seasoning bone-in pork chops with salt and pepper, then searing them in olive oil over medium-high heat to develop a golden crust. After partial cooking, the chops are removed from the pan.
In the same pan, apples and red onions are sautéed with fresh sage, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper, imparting herbal fragrance and balanced sweetness. A mixture of chicken stock and Dijon mustard is added, deglazing the pan and lifting browned bits for flavor.
The pork chops return to the pan nestled among the fruit and onion slices, and the dish simmers until the pork finishes cooking and the sauce reduces by half. This one-pan approach melds savory, herbal, and fruity elements with tender meat.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil divided
- 3-4 oz pork chops whatever with comfortably fit in your pan, bone-in
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup chicken stock low sodium
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard or whole-grain Dijon
- 1 Tbsp sage chopped, fresh
- 1 1/2 tsp rosemary chopped, fresh
- 1/2 tsp thyme chopped, fresh
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 apple thinly sliced (I used Gala, medium
- 1 red onion thinly sliced, small
Instructions
- Season both sides of pork chops with kosher salt and black pepper. Add 1 Tbsp olive oil to large heavy bottomed pan (or skillet), and heat over MED-HIGH heat. Add pork chops to pan, leaving at least an inch between the chops to ensure even cooking and browning. Sear 3-5 minutes per side, or until pork chops are mostly done. Chops will continue cooking in the sauce later.
- Remove pork chops to a plate.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together chicken stock and mustard, set aside.
- Add remaining 1 Tbsp oil to the pan, then add apples and onions. Cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt, pepper, sage, rosemary, and thyme. Stir to combine.
- Pour in stock mixture, using a wooden spoon to gently scrape the bottom of the pan to release any brown bits (those are full of great flavor).
- Slide pork chops back into the pan, nestling them down in between the apples.
- Cook 2-3 minutes, until pork chops are finished cooking and liquid has reduced by half.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for the best aroma and flavor.
- Ensure pork chops leave space in the pan while searing for even browning.
- Finishing the cooking in the sauce keeps chops moist and infuses extra flavor.
- The apple variety can be adjusted; Gala provides a sweet, medium texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3-4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 382 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 382kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 16.2g | 5% |
| Protein | 32.5g | 65% |
| Fat | 9.8g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 17.1mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 359mg | 15% |
| Sugar | 10.3g | 21% |
| Vitamin A | 50IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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