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apples and onions on top of a cooked pork chop, another in the background next to an apple

PAN SEARED PORK CHOPS WITH SAUTÉED APPLES & ONIONS

These golden, juicy Pan Seared Pork Chops are the perfect cozy meal for fall. With sautéed apples, fresh herbs, and a touch of apple cider, they’re easy to make and full of autumn flavour.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

FOR THE PORK CHOPS

  • 4 Bone-In Pork Chops (~1-inch thick)
  • 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Salt and Black Pepper to taste

FOR THE FALL FLAVOUR

  • 1 medium Apple (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Granny Smith) chopped or thinly sliced
  • 1 small Onion thinly sliced
  • 2 Cloves Garlic minced
  • ½ cup Apple Cider (or Unsweetened Apple Juice)
  • 1 tsp Fresh Thyme Leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried)
  • 1 tsp Fresh Sage (or 1/2 tsp dried) chopped
  • ¼ tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Butter (or Olive Oil)

FOR THE PAN SAUCE

  • ½ cup Apple Cider (or Unsweetened Apple Juice)
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tsp Maple Syrup
  • ½ tsp Fresh Thyme or Sage (or 1/4 tsp dried)
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Pat pork chops dry and season generously on both sides with salt and black pepper.
    two raw pork chops on a plate seasoned with salt and pepper
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and sear 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). Remove chops from skillet and let rest 5 minutes.
    two salt and pepper seared pork chops in a cast iron skillet
  • In the same skillet, add butter, onions, garlic, chopped apples, thyme, sage, and cinnamon. Lightly season with salt. Cook 5-7 minutes until apples are tender but still hold their shape, stirring frequently to ensure nothing burns (lower the heat a bit if necessary).
    sauteed sliced onions and chopped apples in a cast iron skillet
  • Pour apple cider or juice into the skillet to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits.
    sliced onions and diced apples sauteeing in broth in a cast iron skillet
  • Stir in Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and herbs. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or maple syrup to balance flavours.
    sauteed sliced onions and chopped apples in a cast iron skillet
  • Plate pork chops and spoon sautéed apples and onions over the top. Drizzle with pan sauce if desired. Enjoy immediately.
    apple and onion pork chop on a plate with a fork and knife, another plate in the background

Notes

For thinner chops, reduce searing time to avoid overcooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 735mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 104IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg
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