Fried Pork Chops with Apples
Ingredients
- 4 boneless loin chops about 1" thick
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ red onion sliced
- 2 large tart apples sliced
- ⅔ cup apple cider or as needed, not apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons whole grain dijon mustard
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme or ⅛ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
Instructions
- 1
Season pork chops with garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown pork chops about 5 minutes on each side or until browned (be sure not to overcook the pork). Remove from the pan, and set on a plate.
- 3
Add butter and onions to the skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes or until onions start to soften. Add apples and continue to cook until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Whisk apple cider, mustard, and cinnamon, and add to the skillet with thyme. Simmer 2-3 minutes.
- 5
Add the pork chops, along with any juices on the plate, back into the skillet.
- 6
Push the pork chops down into the apples. Simmer an additional 2-3 minutes or until the sauce has cooked down slightly and the pork reaches 145°F with a meat thermometer.
Nutrition
Per serving
