Pan-seared Pork Chops With Granny Smith Apples

This dish features juicy pan-seared pork chops paired with tart granny smith apples, creating a delightful balance of flavors. The apples are sautéed until tender, adding a sweet and tangy element that complements the savory pork.

This recipe is american style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 25 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 25 min · Total: 40 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

• Core ingredients include black pepper, salt, onion, fresh thyme.
• Follow all 9 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
• Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme (chopped)
• 2 medium granny smith apples (sliced)
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 4 pieces pork chops
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Season the pork chops with salt and black pepper on both sides.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the pork chops to the skillet and sear for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
4. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside to rest.
5. In the same skillet, add butter and chopped onion, cooking until the onion is translucent.
6. Add minced garlic and sliced Granny Smith apples to the skillet, sautéing until the apples are tender.
7. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
8. Stir in the chopped thyme and return the pork chops to the skillet, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
9. Serve the pork chops topped with the sautéed apples and onion mixture.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 28 g
• Fat: 20 g
• Carbohydrates: 12 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 650 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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