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Pork loin chops with apples Recipe

American · Main course · 35 min total

Juicy pork loin chops are seared to perfection and simmered with sweet apples and aromatic spices for a comforting, one-pan meal that's perfect for fall.

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in pork loin chops (about 1 inch thick)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), cored and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup apple cider or apple juice
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Instructions

1. Season pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and sear until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
3. Reduce heat to medium. Add apple slices and onion to the skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, until apples begin to soften and onions are translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
4. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Pour in apple cider and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in Dijon mustard and thyme.
6. Return pork chops to the skillet, nestling them among the apples. Bring liquid to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until pork is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 145°F), about 10-12 minutes.
7. Transfer pork chops to serving plates. Stir butter into the apple mixture until melted. Spoon apple mixture over pork chops and serve.

Tips

• For best results, use a meat thermometer to ensure pork reaches 145°F.
• Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the pan juices.
• If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove pork and simmer sauce uncovered for a few minutes until reduced.

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