Pork Chops With Apples and Onions

Tender, juicy, and the perfect combination of sweet and savory, these pork chops will be a weeknight favorite!

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Prep: 5

Cook: 25

Total: 30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 371kcal

Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper.
In a large pan or skillet, melt half of the butter over medium heat. Add pork chops and cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Melt the remaining butter in the skillet and add the apples and onion. Stir occasionally and cook until softened, about 7-8 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, sage, and thyme.
Pour apple cider mixture over the apples and onions and stir. Place the pork chops on top and simmer for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.

These cook times were tested with 1⁄2 inch thick pork chops.
If using a food thermometer, the internal temperature of a fully cooked pork chop will be about 145 degrees fahrenheit.
Thinly slicing the apples and onions will help minimize cook time. If you prefer softer apples and onions, continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes after simmering and removing the pork chops.
Optionally, you can garnish with additional thyme instead of parsley.
Recommended apples are Honeycrisp or Pink Lady. A good apple for cooking will be sweet, slightly tangy, and firm in texture. Granny Smiths are a great option if you prefer a tangier apple.
Leftover pork chops can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply place the pork chops, apples, and onions in a baking dish, cover it with foil, and bake at 350ºF until heated through. You can also warm up leftovers in the microwave, but the texture won’t be quite as good.
To freeze, place the pork chops in a freezer bag or airtight container and they will keep for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw the pork chops in the refrigerator overnight, then follow the instructions above for reheating.