5 from 57 votes
Pork Chops with Apples
Pork Chops with Apples pairs thick-cut bone-in pork chops seared with butter and fresh thyme with a warm side of baked apples. The pork is cooked to just under medium temperature to maintain juiciness, while the apples add a sweet, tender complement. This dish offers a balance of savory and fruity flavors, enhanced by the pan sauce made from drippings, making it a cozy and satisfying main.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
520 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops thick cut, bone-in
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 4-6 thyme sprigs, fresh
- ½ recipe baked apples
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the ½ recipe for baked apples and keep warm.
- Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Add the olive oil to a large frying pan over high heat and once it begins to lightly smoke, add in the pork chops and turn the head down to medium-high heat.
- Add in the butter and thyme and cook for 7-8 minutes per side or until golden brown and the desired internal temperature is achieved.
- Rest the pork for 3-4 minutes before serving with the baked apples.
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Notes
- Check pork doneness with a meat thermometer in the thickest part; 135°F-140°F is ideal for juicy chops.
- Let pork chops come to room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking to ensure even cooking.
- Sear over high heat to get a crisp crust, then reduce heat to medium-high to finish cooking gently.
- Make a pan sauce by deglazing with chicken stock, apple cider, or white wine and simmering to thicken for extra flavor.
- Leftover pork chops and apples can be refrigerated for 4 days or frozen for up to 2 months; reheat gently covered in an oven.
- Baked apples can be made in a full batch; leftovers are excellent served with vanilla ice cream.
- Customize by adding caramelized onions, mushrooms, or drizzle with honey or maple syrup for variation.
Nutrition Information
Calories
520kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
73g
(24%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
90mg
(30%)
Sodium
78mg
(3%)
Potassium
1009mg
(21%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
58g
(116%)
Vitamin A
145IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
14.3mg
(16%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 520
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 520kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 1009mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 58g | 116% |
| Vitamin A | 145IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 14.3mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.