Pork Chops with Caramelized Apples
With juicy boneless pork chops topped with caramelized apples, this Pork Chops with Apples recipe is a super tasty and easy one-pan dinner that offers the perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops (3/4 inch-thick)
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 cup butter , divided
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (plus fresh thyme sprigs for garnish)
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 medium Granny Smith apple , cored and sliced into half moons 1/4-inch thick
- 1 medium Gala apple , cored and sliced into half moons 1/4-inch thick
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
Instructions
- Pat pork chops dry with a paper towel, then season on both sides with the salt, pepper, and onion powder.
- Over medium heat, warm 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet. Once bubbly, add the pork chops and cook 10 to 12 minutes, turning halfway through, until they reach an internal temperature of 145F. Transfer from the skillet to a plate, cover and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter. Stir in the brown sugar, dried thyme, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add the apples and toss to coat. Cover the skillet and cook until the apples are tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Serve pork chops topped with the apple mixture along with the toasted chopped pecans. Garnish with fresh thyme, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 769mg | Potassium: 625mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 416IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg