Pork Chops and Apples Recipe

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.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 486kcal

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.

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.