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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Kelly says
I love this meal! It’s seemingly gormet but is quite easy to make. Fresh ingredients and full of flavor. Even my kids love it!
Peggie says
I made this for myself and my husband and it was delicious. I would double the sauce the next time.
Kim Schaeppi Krebs says
OMG, these were so good! Thanks for the great recipe! Will definitely make again!
Jill says
Best pork chop recipe I’ve ever tried!
BHS says
We really enjoyed this recipe. It is so quick and easy and has great flavor! Definitely a keeper!
Nicole says
Can I do this in the oven???
Amanda says
I’ve only tested this recipe as written. So without testing and retesting it myself, I can’t say for certain if that would work. If you try it, I’d love to know how it turns out!
Jo says
I made this with 4 boneless chops and doubled the apples and onions. It was absolutely delicious and I will certainly make it again. We ate two the first night and I reheated the other two in the oven for the second night – tightly covered in foil with an added splash of chicken stock to loosen the sauce. The sauce flavor was even better the second day!
Carolanne says
What are the portions of broth and mustard?
Amanda says
All the ingredient amounts and full instructions are in the recipe card 🙂
Tommi Perdue says
Wow! I intentionally picked this recipe because everything in it just sounded wrong and I am SO glad I tried it! This was amazing!!
Leo Erwin says
Lovely. Great flavor and really nice. Fast as well. Very. pepin
L Olvera says
I’m a dud in the kitchen but these pork chops came out perfectly. They were easy to make, and were also juicy and flavorful. My husband doesn’t like fruit, but he ate the apples in this recipe.
I did add 1/2 tablespoon of flour to thicken the sauce. Just a great recipe.
Judy Haskell says
Tender and flavorful with sweet and savory tones! This will be my third time making these succulent chops! Thanks for the recipe. We love it!
Katy B says
Hello! Looking forward to making this tonight but I only have a couple of cooking apples to hand. Do you think adding something like a bit of honey would help counteract the tartness if the apples?
The Chunky Chef says
I haven’t tried it myself, but I think that would work well 🙂
Donna says
Loved the flavor of the herbed sauce and apples and red onions. Will make again for sure. Thank you!
Leanne says
Love this recipe. I make it all the time. Only thing I changed was adding a bit of apple cider vinegar. Otherwise I stick with the recipe. Once I marinated the chops in a bit of Girards champagne vinaigrette and Dijon mustard because they had been in the freezer too long. It was a hit, too. I’m definitely going to try more of your recipes. Thank you!!!
Mary Lou Harren Matamoros says
This is a delicious, easy dinner. I found this several weeks ago and we have had it for dinner one night a week 4 weeks. Follow directions exactly, you won’t be disappointed! I serve it on it’s own or with garlic roasted cauliflower.. enjoy!
Kelly says
I love this recipe! So easy, fresh ingredients, and doesn’t take long to make. Served over mashed (sweet) potatoes, it’s a real crowd pleaser! I actually feel like a professional chef when this meal comes to fruition!
Audrey W. says
This was amazing! I made it exactly as written and my husband and son said these are the best pork chops I’ve ever made. Definitely adding this to our regular rotation.
Sandra says
Always looking for new ways to cook pork chops – and this didn’t disappoint! It was delicious and easy to make. Thank you for what will become a regular dish in our house!
Deb says
Oh my goodness the pork and apples was outstanding!!!!!
I will definitely be making this again!!!