Skillet Pork Chops with Apples
Seared chops with soft cider-sweet apples and a mustard pan sauce — autumn in fifteen minutes.
Ingredients
- 400 g Pork
- 2 Apple (tart)
- 30 g Butter
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Neutral oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Honey (optional)
- 1 tsp Thyme (optional)
- ½ tsp Black pepper (optional)
Method
- Pat the chops dry with paper towels and season them all over with the salt and pepper.
- Sear the chops in the oil in a wide skillet over high heat until deeply browned and just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
- Move the chops to a plate to rest, keeping the skillet and its browned bits.
- Core the apples and slice them into thick wedges — you can do this while the chops sear.
- Soften the apple wedges in the butter with the thyme in the same skillet over medium heat until golden at the edges, about 5 minutes.
- Stir the mustard, honey, and a splash of water into the apples, scraping the browned bits off the pan bottom into a quick sauce.
- Return the chops and their resting juices to the skillet to coat, then plate them under the apples and sauce.
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About Skillet Pork Chops with Apples
Skillet pork chops with apples is an American autumn classic that pairs the savory char of seared pork with the sweet-tart softness of cooked apples. The dish is built around one skillet and its fond — the browned bits left after searing the chops become the foundation of a quick pan sauce, so nothing of that deep flavor is wasted. Choosing a tart apple matters here; it holds its shape and keeps the dish from tipping into dessert territory.
The eating experience is a study in contrast: a well-browned, juicy chop against apple wedges gone soft and golden in butter and thyme, all pulled together by a pan sauce of Dijon and honey that is at once sweet, sharp, and savory. It is cozy, seasonal cooking that feels like a proper meal yet moves quickly, since the apples are cored and sliced while the chops sear and rest. This version's smart move is resting the chops off the heat while the apples cook in their place, so the meat stays juicy and the sauce comes together in the same pan without crowding.
Skillet Pork Chops with Apples: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Skillet Pork Chops with Apples?
A serving has about 745 calories — 36.8g protein, 31.7g carbs, 54.7g fat, 4.6g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is it high in protein?
Each serving has about 36.8g of protein, roughly 20% of its calories.
Is Skillet Pork Chops with Apples gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Skillet Pork Chops with Apples has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
Is Skillet Pork Chops with Apples dairy-free?
Not as written — it uses Butter. Swapping it for a plant-based alternative makes it dairy-free.
Do I need every ingredient to make Skillet Pork Chops with Apples?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out honey, thyme, black pepper — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Skillet Pork Chops with Apples make?
This recipe makes 2 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.