Easy Pork Chops and Apples
This pork chops and apples recipe is a super easy and delicious meal that's perfect for weeknight dinners this fall!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time18 minutes mins
Total Time28 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pork and apples, pork chops and apples
Servings: 4
- 4 boneless pork loin center chops (about 1" thick)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Flour for dredging
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3/4 cup chicken broth or stock
- 1 Granny Smith apple chopped small
- 1 dash Italian seasoning
Sprinkle the pork chops with salt & pepper and garlic powder, and then dredge them in flour.
Add 1 tbsp of the butter + the olive oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan's hot, add the pork. Cook it for 3-4 minutes/side or until it has a nice golden crust.
Meanwhile, chop the apple.
Take the pork chops out and set aside.
Add the Dijon mustard, chicken broth, and the rest of the butter. Give it a good stir until the mustard dissolves.
Add the apples and Italian seasoning and let the sauce cook for a few minutes.
Add the pork back into the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the pork is cooked through (145F - it's ok if it's a bit pink!).
Take the lid off the pan, and if the sauce is reduced to your liking and the apples and pork are done, serve. If not, continue cooking for a little longer (leave the lid off to reduce sauce).
- I used boneless pork chops, but you could definitely use bone-in ones. If your pork chops are slightly thicker or slightly less thick than the ones I bought (mine were about 1" thick), adjust cooking time accordingly.
- I used my trusty 10-1/4" Lodge cast iron skillet to make this recipe.
- It's very easy to overcook pork. I highly recommend using an instant read thermometer to take the guesswork out. Pork that's 145F and pink inside is safe to eat.
- Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.
Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 603mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg