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Pork Chop Recipes with Apples in a Skillet

Cooking pork chops can sometimes feel tricky—they go from juicy to shoe-leather fast. That’s why I love this skillet pork chops with apples recipe. The chops sear beautifully, and the apples bring a soft sweetness that balances the savory flavors. Every time I make it, I can’t help but sneak a taste of those caramelized onions before dinner hits the table. What I like most is how forgiving it is. Even if you’re distracted (I usually am, with kids, emails, or the dog barking at the neighbor’s cat), the apples keep the pork moist. I grew up thinking pork chops were always dry, but this recipe proves otherwise. The apples practically spoon-feed flavor into the pork. If you’ve been searching for pork chop recipes that actually work, this one’s your friend. It falls under quick pork chop recipes but feels like something you’d order at a restaurant. We’re talking tender pork, sweet apples, and a skillet that does all the heavy lifting. It’s a solid recipe for boneless pork chops, but bone-in works too if that’s what you have. And if you’re into keto pork chop recipes, this fits the bill with its low-carb comfort. Honestly, it’s the kind of dish that makes me pause and think, why don’t we cook like this more often?
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keywords: keto pork chop recipes, pork chop recipes, Pork Recipes, quick pork chop recipes, recipe for boneless pork chops, recipes for pork chops
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Linda

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless pork chops, about 1 inch thick
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 apples, thinly sliced
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat pork chops dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter, onions, and apples. Cook until softened and lightly caramelized, about 6–8 minutes.
  4. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  5. Add chicken broth, mustard, and thyme. Stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet.
  6. Return pork chops to the skillet. Simmer uncovered for 5–7 minutes, or until pork reaches 145°F (63°C).
  7. Taste sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm with the apples and onions spooned over the pork chops.