Description
Quick and tasty pork chops seared to perfection with a sweet apple and onion sauce, perfect for busy nights or relaxed weekends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 thick pork chops, bone-in
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 small apple, sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Pat the pork chops dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat a heavy pan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
- Pop the chops in and sear for about 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Add butter, garlic, and thyme when flipping the chops, basting them as they cook.
- Toss in the apple and onion slices to cook with the meat.
- Pour in the chicken stock and whisk in the Dijon mustard and honey.
- Let everything bubble for about 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and let rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
Notes
Drying the meat ensures a good crust. A hot pan gives color without overcooking. Basting keeps the top moist, while scraping the pan enhances the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chop
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg