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One Pan Pork Chops with Apples

Starting with a simple flavor combination of cinnamon and herbs, this recipe for pork chops with apples is a one pan, 30 minute meal that is completely irresistible. Just wait until you smell it cooking! Truly a favorite.
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Starting with a simple flavor combination of cinnamon and herbs, this recipe for pork chops with apples is a one pan, 30 minute meal that is completely irresistible. Just wait until you smell it cooking! Truly a favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 boneless pork chops
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided in half
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided in half
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 small white onion, thinkly sliced
  • 3 SnapDragon® apples, sliced
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon fresh sage, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced
  • 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 Tablespoon heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Heat a large 12-inch skillet, like this one, over medium-high heat.
  2. Meanwhile, season the pork chops on both sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cinnamon. Add the pork chops to the hot skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes until browned. Then, flip the pork chops and sear the other side for 3-4 minutes until browned. Remove from the skillet and place onto a plate. Set aside.
  3. Add the butter, apples, onions, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, sage, and thyme to the skillet. Stir together and sauteé for 5-7 minutes until the apples are soft. You should be able to poke a fork easily into them.
  4. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Then, add in the chicken stock and heavy cream. Give it a stir and let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes. Add in the pork chops back into the skillet, nestling them in between the apples. Spoon the sauce over the pork chops. Serve warm with fresh herbs, if desired.

Notes

  1. Make Ahead & Freezing Instructions: The pork chops freeze well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Leftovers stay fresh for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
  2. Pork Chops: You can use boneless or bone-in.
  3. Apples: I find that the recipe works best with crispier apples so they don't fall apart while they cook. 
  4. Heavy Cream: To make this dairy free you can use any dairy free milk or omit completely.
  5. Sage & Thyme: If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use 1/2 teaspoon or dried sage and thyme.
  6. Flour: If you need this recipe gluten free you can use cornstarch instead.

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