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Savory Pork Chops with Apples and Onions

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A quick and easy hearty dinner recipe featuring juicy bone-in pork chops seared and slow-cooked with caramelized onions and sweet-tart apples, finished with a flavorful pan sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1-inch thick, around 1 lb / 450g total)
  • 2 medium apples, sliced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or fresh)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup apple cider or chicken broth
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Thinly slice the apples and onions, mince the garlic, and measure out thyme, oil, and butter. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Season both sides of pork chops generously with salt, pepper, and dried thyme.
  3. Add olive oil to hot skillet, place pork chops in pan, and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer chops to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
  4. Reduce heat to medium, add butter to skillet. Once melted, add sliced onions and apples. Stir occasionally and cook for 8-10 minutes until softened and caramelized. Add minced garlic in last 2 minutes.
  5. Pour in apple cider or chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits.
  6. Return pork chops to skillet nestled among apples and onions. Cover with lid or foil, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently for 8-10 minutes until pork is cooked through.
  7. Check doneness with a meat thermometer (145°F / 63°C) or cut into thickest part to ensure juices run clear.
  8. Transfer pork chops to plates, spoon apple and onion mixture over top, drizzle with pan juices, and garnish with fresh thyme if desired.

Notes

Pat pork chops dry before searing to get a good crust. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure proper browning. Let pork rest under foil for 5 minutes after cooking to keep juices locked in. If sauce is too thin, remove pork and simmer sauce longer to thicken. Use a meat thermometer for best results. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat gently with a splash of broth to maintain moisture.

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Keywords: pork chops, apples, onions, savory, easy dinner, hearty meal, autumn recipe, comfort food, quick recipe

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