Pork and apples are one of those combinations that just works. Thick-cut pork chops get a beautiful sear in a hot pan, then rest while you quickly saute apples with butter and cinnamon in the same skillet. The result is a dinner that tastes like fall on a plate and comes together in about 25 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
- 2 large apples, cored and sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp sage
- ½ tsp Ceylon cinnamon
- 1 tsp Redmond Real Salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp TN maple syrup
*Bolded ingredients are products we typically carry at Tare Bulk Foods.
Directions
- Pat the pork chops dry. Season both sides with sage, salt, and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden and the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Transfer to a plate and rest for 5 minutes.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the apple slices, cinnamon, and maple syrup. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the apples are tender and lightly caramelized.
- Serve the pork chops topped with the cinnamon apples and any pan juices.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp. They hold their shape better when cooked.
- Add a splash of apple cider vinegar to the apples for a brighter flavor.
- Boneless pork chops work too but cook faster, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
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