Fast Pork Chops with Apples
Introduction
Fast Pork Chops with Apples is the ultimate savory-meets-sweet meal that comes together in just 30 minutes. The succulent pork is pan-seared to crispy perfection, while tart-sweet apples and aromatic onions create a luscious sauce—making every forkful irresistible. This easy recipe transforms a handful of everyday ingredients into a dinner that feels special yet is simple enough for busy weeknights.
Why You’ll Love These Fast Pork Chops with Apples
This recipe strikes the perfect balance between savory pork and caramelized apple goodness, all enhanced with a touch of herbs and a splash of cider or stock. The flavors meld into a comforting dish that’s hearty yet light. Plus, using quick-cooking chops means you’re never far from a delicious homemade meal that impresses family or friends.
How to Prep Apples and Veggies for Maximum Flavor
Use a sharp knife or a reliable Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper for uniform apple and onion slices. Even slices cook at the same rate, ensuring soft apples without mushiness and onions caramelized to sweet perfection. Don’t peel the apples—leaving the skin adds texture and nutrients while saving time.
To keep things tidy and avoid cross-contamination, slice your apples and onions on a sturdy Bamboo Cutting Boards for Kitchen, Set of 3 and use one exclusively for produce.
Fast and Flavorful Pork Chop Searing
For the perfect golden crust, heat your SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet, 9.5 Inch over medium-high and let it get hot before adding just enough oil to coat. Sear the pork chops without moving them for 2–3 minutes per side—this locks in juices and flavor. Rest the pork on a plate while you finish the apples and onions; this ensures your chops stay tender and juicy.
Monitor doneness with a ThermoPro TP19H Digital Meat Thermometer for Cooking. Pork is best at an internal temperature of 145°F, keeping it juicy, not dry.
Bringing It All Together: The Apple-Onion Pan Sauce
After searing the chops, sauté the apples and onions in the same skillet, letting them soak up any flavorful browned bits. Deglaze with a splash of apple cider or chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen every bit of flavor. Add fresh thyme or sage for herbal depth, then slip the pork chops back in and simmer everything together until the sauce reduces slightly.
Serve your Fast Pork Chops with Apples hot, spooning fragrant sauce over each piece, alongside a green salad or buttery mashed potatoes. For easy cleanup, line your prep area with a Pureegg Plastic Table Cloth Disposable 10 Pack, White.
Nutritional Information and Serving Size
This recipe serves 4, with each serving offering about 320 calories, 22g protein, 15g fat, and 18g net carbs. It is naturally gluten-free and easily adaptable for low-carb diets by swapping the apples for lower-sugar pears.
Fast Pork Chops with Apples (Recap)
In just half an hour, you’ll enjoy tender pork chops atop a sweet-savory apple-onion sauce—a weeknight hero recipe that’s crowd-pleasing, wholesome, and deeply satisfying.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Pat pork chops dry and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet, 9.5 Inch over medium-high heat.
- When hot, add pork chops in a single layer. Sear 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden and the internal temperature reaches 145°F on a ThermoPro TP19H Digital Meat Thermometer for Cooking. Transfer chops to a warm plate and cover.
- Lower the heat to medium and add the remaining oil. Add apples and onion; sauté 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly caramelized. (Use your Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper for consistent slices.)
- Pour in cider or broth, scraping up any brown bits. Add thyme (and cinnamon if using) and simmer 3–4 minutes to reduce the liquid slightly.
- Return pork chops to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Cook 2 minutes more to heat through and meld flavors.
- Serve pork chops topped with apples, onions, and sauce. Garnish with fresh herbs. Enjoy!
Cook and Prep Times
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
