Pork Chops with Apples and Red Onion

This pork chops recipe with apples and red onion is made in one pan, takes only 30 minutes, and is full of sweet and savory flavors.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword pork chops

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 463kcal

Season both sides of the pork chops with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. To a large skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high. Cook the pork chops for 4 minutes, undisturbed, until golden brown. Flip the chops and cook for 3 minutes or until the chops register 145°F with a meat thermometer. Remove from the skillet, cover with foil to keep warm, and allow the juices to redistribute.
In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add onion and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic, thyme, and apples, stirring, and cook for another minute. Add vinegar and 4 tablespoons water, stirring to scrape up any bits from the pan. Add Dijon mustard, stoneground mustard, honey, Worcestershire sauce, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes for the apples to soften and reduce the sauce.
Add the pork chops back to the skillet, nestling them into the apples and onions. Cover and cook to warm the pork chops through, about 2 minutes. Taste for seasoning. Serve the chops topped with the apples and onions, and sprinkle with more fresh thyme leaves. Serve with rice or small pasta like orzo.