apple pork chops

This 6 ingredient apple pork chops recipe is the best pork I've ever eaten! These apple pork chops are the perfect fall meal for a busy weeknight.

Apple Pork Chops

butter (divided use)

pork

apple cider (divided use)

Dijon mustard

sage

apples

salt and pepper

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

In a large skillet melt 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Season the pork generously with salt and pepper; cook for 6 minutes on each side or until deep golden brown.

Add 1/2 cup of cider to the pan and place in the oven for 10-15 minutes. The bake time depends on the thickness of your chops and your desired level of doneness. I like my pork medium well and bake it for 10 minutes, if you prefer well done, bake for 15 minutes.

While the pork is in the oven, In another skillet, cook the apples in the remaining butter over medium-high for 5 minutes. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of apple cider, turn the heat to high and cook for 1-2 minutes more. Season the apples with salt to taste.

After the pan comes out of the oven transfer the pork to a plate. Whisk the mustard and sage into the cider drippings; season to taste with salt and pepper. Place the apples on the plate with the pork and pour the sauce over the top. Serve.

These pork chops are browned with apple butter, whole grain mustard and deliciously caramelized onions. With only 5 ingredients, this quick and easy recipe is a perfect weeknight meal. 

Apple Butter Pork Chops

pork chops

onion (super thinly sliced)

smaller honeycrisp apple (thinly sliced)

apple butter

water

mustard

rosemary

sage leaves

Salt and pepper (to taste)

In a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork chops until browned, about 3 - 4 minutes per side.

While pork chops are cooking, whisk together apple butter, water, mustard and 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional) in a small bowl.

Remove chops from pan and transfer to a plate. Tent with foil to keep warm.

Add onions, apples, rosemary and sage with a pinch of salt to pan. Sauté until onions have become translucent, stirring occasionally and scraping brown bits from pan, about 5 minutes.

Add apple butter mixture to pan and stir to coat apples and onions.

Return chops to pan and continue cooking until sauce is heated through.

Found this right after I had put my stuffed pork chop in the oven.. it sounded so yummy, I couldn't resist. I made the sauce with my maple apple butter and homemade whole seed mustard, threw it in the microwave so I could use it, found the chop needed more time, and voila! Spooned the sauce on the stuffed chop, baked at 375 for another 10 minutes so it gets to proper temp and enjoyed it thoroughly! Thank you ever so much. My daughter is putting it in her fall menu rotation. She's also severely allergic to milk, so is enjoying your recipes!

These Apple Pork Chops are smothered in a sweet and savory sauce with tender sliced apples. This is an easy and flavorful skillet recipe that takes dinner to the next level!

pork chops (see notes)

Salt/Pepper

Italian seasoning

olive oil

dry white wine

butter

garlic (minced)

apple (See notes)

chicken broth

cornstarch

chicken bouillon cube

honey

balsamic vinegar

brown sugar

EACH: dried thyme, dried oregano, mustard powder, onion powder, parsley

¼ teaspoon EACH: ground sage, cinnamon

nutmeg (no more than a small pinch)

Season each side of the pork chops with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. If possible, let them sit out at room temp for 35-45 minutes. This will give the salt a chance to penetrate through the meat and flavor it. It will also make the pork juicier. If you’re short on time: Season the pork chops just before searing.

Combine the chicken broth with the cornstarch and mix until well combined. Make sure the broth is not warm/hot so that you don’t activate the cornstarch. Mix in the remaining sauce ingredients and store in a cool place until ready to use.

Prep Work

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the pork chops and sear 2 at a time for 2-3 minutes on the first side, and 1-2 minutes on the second side. Extra thick cuts can be seared a little longer, and smaller/leaner cuts can be seared more quickly. Set aside and let rest.

Sear the Pork

Turn the heat off and add the wine. Set heat to medium and use a silicone spatula to “clean” the bottom and sides of the skillet, the brown bits add more flavor to the sauce.

Add the butter and garlic. Simmer until the liquid is reduced by half, about 4 minutes.

Add the chicken broth mixture (from step 2 of prep work) and bring it to a boil to activate the cornstarch. It will thicken rather quickly once a boil is reached. Once desired thickness is obtained, reduce to a simmer.

Make the Sauce

Peel the apple and cut it into 1/4-inch slices.

Add the pork chops to the sauce along with any juices from the plate). Add the apples and spoon the sauce on top. Note: The apples will soften better if they&#39;re submerged in the sauce.

Cover and simmer gently for 5-8 minutes, or until the apples have softened and the pork is nearly 145° F.

Remove from heat and let the pork chops rest for 3-5 minutes, the internal temperature will increase a few more degrees and the juices will absorb. Serve with sausage stuffing! (See blog post for other great serving options!)

Finish the Dish

Absolutely delicious! I veered a bit from the recipe since I had already caramelized onions and apples before deciding to look up a recipe, but I’m so glad I found this one! My husband and I prefer a bit less sweetness so I halved the honey and omitted the brown sugar. Otherwise, everything was followed to a tee. I added my caramelized onions and apples back in at the end with the chops. It was honestly one of, if not the best pork dish we’ve ever had. I can’t wait to make this for our friends and family!

This recipe is my favorite way to serve pork chops. Such a tasty sauce I drizzle on stuffing as a side dish with it!

Hello Stephanie, 10/10
I made your recipe for Apple Pork chops tonight. It reminded me of my mother’s cooking. We enjoyed them so very much. 
Definitely a keeper, I don’t see the recipe in my mother’s books; she did most of her cooking from memory. Are you from a European background?  
Thank you kindly~Micky Schroeder 
St Thomas, Ontario

THE MOST DELICIOUS PORK CHOPS!!!!! Every time I make it everyone loves it!

Made this for dinner tonight and served it over brown rice with roasted fall veggies (butternut squash and Brussels) and the whole family loved it! Another amazing recipe!! 

This was a hit in my house! I even took a picture and send it in the extended family group chat and they all requested the recipe. My husband brought the leftovers to work and of course his lunch was the topic of conversation, and he sent the guys your recipe as well. Spreading happiness and good food! I'm making your Balsamic chicken recipe tonight! Excited!

Good morning! I tried your ravioli lasagna recipe, and let me just say it was amazing!. My family and I loved it! Thank you for sharing. Have a beautiful day.

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