Braised Pork Chops with Apples
This Braised Pork Chops with Apples is a four-step one-pan recipe for your busy weeknight dinner. Tender, juicy pork chops simmered in a rich, sweet-savory sauce with caramelized apples make this so delicious. Ready in 30 minutes, this meal is quick and fast. Perfect fall and winter dish!
Equipment
- 1 Skillet, large
Ingredients
- 4 pieces pork chops (5 oz each), 1 inch thick
- ½ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 large white onions, sliced
- 2 large Fuji apples, roughly chopped (or 3 small apples)
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled
- 1 ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 ½ cups beef broth 10.98 oz | 325 ml
Instructions
- Season pork chop with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Heat a large skillet on medium heat. Sear pork chops on both sides for 2 minutes. Remove and set aside without the grease.
- In the same skillet add onion, apple, garlic, thyme and cook for 5 minutes on medium heat or until the apples have softened a bit.
- In a bowl, combine tomato paste, apple cider, brown sugar, and beef broth. Pour over the pan and allow to cook until half the liquid has evaporated and sauce has slightly thickened.
- Add pork chops back in the skillet. Stir and bring to a simmer. Allow to cook for 3-4 minutes or until the pork is fully cooked and tender.
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with extra salt and pepper, as desired. Remove and garnish with parsley. Serve with rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 361mgPotassium: 245mgFiber: 4gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 127IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
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