The Best Juicy Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Apples
A simple, one-pan meal featuring pan-fried pork chops served with warm, spiced apples and pecans. Boneless pork loin chops are cooked in a large skillet with butter until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F. In the same skillet, thinly sliced tart apples are then cooked with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until tender, creating a simple and delicious pan sauce. The dish is finished with a sprinkle of chopped pecans.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 4 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 medium tart apples, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the pork chops and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until a thermometer inserted into the center reads 145°F.
- Remove the cooked pork chops from the skillet and keep them warm.
- Add the sliced apples, chopped pecans, the brown sugar mixture, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the same pan.
- Cook and stir over medium heat until the apples are tender.
- Serve the pork chops with the warm apple mixture spooned on top.
Notes
- This is a very quick one-pan meal, making it ideal for a busy weeknight.
- Cooking the apples in the same skillet used for the pork allows them to absorb the savory pan drippings, creating a more flavorful sauce.
- Using a meat thermometer is the most reliable way to ensure the pork is cooked to a juicy and safe temperature without being overcooked.
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