One Pan Pork Chop with Caramelized Apple and Onion

Step 1

Season the Pork Chop (with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Rub seasoning in until it coats the meat.

Step 2

In a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, add Olive Oil (1 1/2 tablespoon). Once hot, add the seasoned pork chops and sear for about 3 minutes, or until the meat is golden brown, then flip. (Time will vary based on thickness - add an extra minute for thicker chops).

Step 3

Add Garlic (4 clove), Butter (1/2 tablespoon), and Fresh Thyme (4 sprig). Continue cooking for about 3 more minutes or until the meat is cook through.

Step 4

Once the pork chops are cooked, remove them from the pan to rest, along with the thyme and garlic.

Step 5

Lower heat to medium, then add the remaining Fuji Apple (the Granny Smith Apple (to the same pan. Stir until butter is melted, then add the Butter (1/2 tablespoon) and Red Onion (1).

Step 6

Add Ground Black Pepper (to taste), Salt (to taste), Apple Cider Vinegar (2 tablespoon), Vegetable Broth (1/4 cup), and Brown Sugar (1/4 cup) to the same skillet. Continue cooking until the brown sugar caramelizes 5-7 minutes. Make sure to get up all of the browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.

Step 7

Once the apples are caramelized add the pork chops back to the pan. Let everything simmer for 2-3 minutes, using a spoon to baste the pork chops with the sauce.

Step 8

Remove the Pork Chop with Caramelized Apple and Onion from the heat and garnish with Fresh Parsley (1 teaspoon), then serve.