This pork chops with apples and onions dish is a deliciously light and flavorful meal that’s perfect for Fall. Plus, it’s all made in ONE pan!
These pork chops have everything you love about a comforting Fall dish… mouthwatering, well balanced flavors, is healthy yet hearty, and is made in just ONE pan in 30 minutes!
You guys really love one pan/one pot meals… and I’m bringing you another great one! When I posted my One Pot Chicken and Dirty Rice recipe… I had no idea it was going to take off as much as it has. I’ve also gotten quite a few reader requests for more one pan/one pot meals, so I knew I had to get to work 😉
This recipe isn’t mine however, I got it from Cooking Light magazine, then made a few tweaks and changes.
There’s something so satisfying about cooking a meal in ONE pan. You feel accomplished, like you’re working smarter, not harder… and there’s the huge bonus… you only have to wash one pan!
I don’t know about you, but I loathe doing dishes. Some meals can seriously fill up your sink (and then some), so these one pan meals are a nice change of pace.
I used fresh herbs in this dish since I’m a huge fan of using them whenever possible, but I know not everyone keeps a steady supply of fresh herbs in their house, so you can swap them out for dried (just use about 1/3 of the amount) if that’s what you have on hand.
In the magazine, they actually made this meal using bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, so if you’d prefer to use those, no problem. I just really like the flavor of pork and apples… they’re a match made in Fall heaven!
I also chose to use bone-in pork chops, since I find they have better flavor and don’t get dried out as easily… but I know not everyone likes cooking with bone-in meat, so you can also use boneless pork chops if you’d prefer.
Please feel free to peel the apples if you like, but as you can see from the photos, I generally leave the skin on mine.
While this dish is plenty hearty, a great meal deserves a great side dish or two… so here are a few of my favorites… brussels sprouts with toasted hazelnut butter, horseradish mashed potatoes with caramelized onions, and slow cooker ranch mushrooms!
The next time you’re looking for a great weeknight meal that’s ready in a flash… give these pork chops with apples and onions a try!
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Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil divided
- 3-4 oz bone-in pork chops whatever with comfortably fit in your pan
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup low sodium chicken stock
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard or whole-grain Dijon
- 1 Tbsp fresh sage chopped
- 1 1/2 tsp fresh rosemary chopped
- 1/2 tsp fresh thyme chopped
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 medium apples thinly sliced (I used Gala)
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced
Instructions
- Season both sides of pork chops with kosher salt and black pepper. Add 1 Tbsp olive oil to large heavy bottomed pan (or skillet), and heat over MED-HIGH heat. Add pork chops to pan, leaving at least an inch between the chops to ensure even cooking and browning. Sear 3-5 minutes per side, or until pork chops are mostly done. Chops will continue cooking in the sauce later.
- Remove pork chops to a plate.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together chicken stock and mustard, set aside.
- Add remaining 1 Tbsp oil to the pan, then add apples and onions. Cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt, pepper, sage, rosemary, and thyme. Stir to combine.
- Pour in stock mixture, using a wooden spoon to gently scrape the bottom of the pan to release any brown bits (those are full of great flavor).
- Slide pork chops back into the pan, nestling them down in between the apples.
- Cook 2-3 minutes, until pork chops are finished cooking and liquid has reduced by half.
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Kathy says
Made twice now! Delicious! Used dried herbs & reduced amount accordingly. Marvelous! On our rotation schedule. You could play with this recipe in many different ways. But, I always do original recipe first before I rate.
Lawrence says
Great receipe, don’t need a whole bottle of wine! Definitely will cook again
Sydney says
Is there a way to do this and finish the pork chops in the oven? Do you think once the apples / onions are cooked, could I put in an oven safe dish, with the pork chops for about 15 minutes at 400 to finish cooking? Or would that dry it out?
The Chunky Chef says
I haven’t officially tested it that way, so I can’t say for certain, but I think that should work just fine.
Sarah Robinson says
After adding the broth/stock i added frozen pierogies and let them cook before adding the chops back and it added the starch I craved..everyone wished there was more of everything! So yumy
Mirel says
OMG, this was soooo delicious! I was looking for something different and this is it! Easy to prepare and super flavorful. The entire family loved it and some of us wanted to repeat, but there’s nothing left, jijiji.
Alan says
Has anyone tried adding some sliced cabbage near the end? Any reason it wouldn’t work or tips to make it come out right? Thanks.
Susan says
A delicious dish, thanks for the great recipe! We tried it with pork and are keen to try it with chicken too.
Connie Joned says
Fantastic recipe. Everyone loved it. It is definitely a keeper. Delicious! Thanks
Jodi says
Very delicious!
Cortney says
I was a little hesitant to make this because I thought the herbs and apples would taste strange but honestly, this pork chop recipe is perfection! I followed the instructions exactly and everyone in my family loved it, especially my 1 year old! I will be making it again! Thank you for sharing:)
Barbara says
Made this again tonight, would say, 1”nh chops 2 min each side on med high. More than enough. I tried it backwards tonight, apples and onions first, then chops, threw then into pan
delish! My honey loved them
Christina says
Tried this tonight and my entire family loved it! The 5 year old wasn’t thrilled about cooked apples, but loved the pork chop itself! Will definitely be adding this to our dinner rotation.
MARY A JONES says
I made this tonight and it was totally devoured!
I used boneless chops, and added some tarragon to the rest of the spices. I used a little more broth than called for so the chops would be more submerged in the sauce and apples mixture. I had to take the chops out so i could cook the extra liquid down
RobinRenee Sims says
I have a Sous Vide recipe that is quite similar to this that I absolutely love. This one is just a bit more on the spicy side but it’s got to be fantastic and I can’t wait to try it! If you’ve never worked with this combination of ingredients (rosemary, apples, and onions) you are in for a treat!
Christine says
Can I bake this instead
The Chunky Chef says
You’re welcome to try it, but I’ve only tested the recipe in the way it’s written, so I can’t guarantee the results.
Gertrude Dunham says
Try baking it for a short time after making it-cover with foil and use a lower temp. Baking pork chops with sauerkraut or apples in a cast iron frying pan after the saute has worked for me with other recipes.
Katierose says
Made this tonight and it was amazing. I used rosemary thyme oregano and basil instead for my herbs. I’ve now added this recipe to my personal recipe book. Love love love it
Jared R Eastup says
I just made this exactly to the directions and ingredients. It was amazing!!! So good I went back and ate the leftover apples , onions and sauce. Definitely try this one!!!!
Pam Mc says
I’m not happy with my non gourmet family right now. They loved everything about the dish except the apples. I loved it!! I served it with mini Pommes Anna and was sure it would be a total hit. ? Thanks, anyway!
Carole says
I made this once before but lost the recipe. Instead of chicken stock, I used Apple juice. Delicious.
terry says
Has anyone tried the suggested Side Dishes? Any tips on any of the 3 recipes (besides adding a little cinnamon to the chops, which I’ll try, too)?