Pork chops and apples are the perfect fall dinner recipe! This sweet and savory dish of pork chops topped with spiced apples takes just 30 minutes to make.
This Pork Chops and Apples recipe is the perfect blend of savory and sweet! This simple recipe makes pork chops that are topped with spiced sauteed apples.
The recipe only takes 30 minutes to make. It’s perfect for busy weeknight dinners or leisurely fall weekend dinners and is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Ingredient notes and substitutions
- Pork Chops: You can use boneless pork chops instead. Boneless pork chops should cook faster, so adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Salt: Feel free to adjust the salt to your liking. Sea salt also works well and cuts down on the sodium and saltiness of the dish.
- Apples: Different types of apples will give you different flavors. For instance, Granny Smith apples are tart, while Fuji apples are sweet. I recommend firm apples like Honeycrisp, Braeburn, or Granny Smith as they hold their shape during cooking and provide a nice balance of sweetness and tartness.
- Brown Sugar: You could also use honey or maple syrup as a sweetener. Honey and maple syrup are sweeter, so adjust the amounts according to your tastes.
How to make pork chops and apples
Here you’ll find instructions and step-by-step photos showing how to make this recipe. The full recipe, including ingredients, is given below.
Step 1: Season pork chops on both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Step 2: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 3: Add pork chops and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 145°F). Remove and set aside.
Step 4: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
Step 5: Add apple slices, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir gently to coat apples.
Step 6: Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender but still hold their shape.
Step 7: Stir in lemon juice.
Step 8: Return pork chops to the skillet, nestling them among the apple slices.
Step 9: Simmer for an additional 1-2 minutes to reheat the pork chops.
Step 10: Serve pork chops with the apple slices spooned over top.
Recipe Tips!
- Doubling: This recipe doubles easily in a large skillet.
- Make ahead: You can prepare the apple topping ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. Reheat it gently in a skillet before serving with the pork chops.
- Freezing: Place the pork chops and apple topping in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat, adding a splash of water or broth if needed.
Serving suggestions
Pork Chops and apples go well with mashed potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes, roasted root vegetables, wild rice, homemade rolls, or a fresh green salad.
Storage
Pork Chops and Apples can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will keep for up to 3 days when properly stored in the fridge.
To Reheat: Reheat in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through. You can also reheat in the microwave in 30-second intervals.
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Pork Chops and Apples Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
Pork chops
- 3 bone-in pork chops 1" thick
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or other neutral oil
Apple topping
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 3 medium cooking apples cored and sliced into ¼" thick wedges
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Season pork chops on both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.3 bone-in pork chops, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Add pork chops and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 145°F). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. You can give the skillet a quick wipe, if you prefer, but there’s no need to wash it.2 tablespoons salted butter
- Add apple slices, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir gently to coat apples.3 medium cooking apples , 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender but still hold their shape.
- Stir in lemon juice.1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Return pork chops to the skillet, nestling them among the apple slices.
- Simmer for an additional 1-2 minutes to reheat the pork chops.
- Serve pork chops with the apple slices spooned over top.
Notes
- Pork Chops: You can use boneless pork chops instead. Boneless pork chops should cook faster, so adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Salt: Feel free to adjust the salt to your liking. Sea salt also works well and cuts down on the sodium and saltiness of the dish.
- Apples: I recommend baking apples like Honeycrisp, Braeburn, or Granny Smith as they hold their shape during cooking and provide a nice balance of sweetness and tartness.
- Brown Sugar: You can also use honey or maple syrup as a sweetener. Honey and maple syrup are sweeter, so adjust the amounts according to your tastes.
- Nutrition values are estimates.
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