Get ready to transform your dinner table with a mouthwatering recipe that combines the perfect balance of savory and sweet! These golden-brown pork chops topped with a luxurious apple-onion sauce are about to become your new obsession. Imagine tender, juicy pork perfectly seared and nestled under a rich, caramelized sauce that will make your taste buds dance with joy. This American-style dish is not just a meal; it's a culinary experience that promises to elevate your home cooking from ordinary to extraordinary!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops
- 1 apple, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Slice apple and onion into thin, uniform pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once oil is shimmering, carefully place pork chops in the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Remove pork chops from skillet and set aside on a warm plate. Cover loosely with aluminum foil to keep warm and allow meat to rest.
- In the same skillet with remaining pan drippings, add sliced onions. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften and become translucent.
- Add sliced apples to the skillet and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes until apples begin to caramelize slightly.
- Pour apple cider into the skillet, scraping bottom of pan to release any browned bits. Simmer sauce for 5-7 minutes until liquid reduces and thickens slightly.
- Return pork chops to skillet, spooning sauce over the meat to reheat and coat. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Plate pork chops and generously top with apple-onion sauce. Serve immediately while hot.
Tips
- Pat the pork chops completely dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect golden-brown crust.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature - 145°F is the sweet spot for perfectly cooked pork.
- Let the pork chops rest after cooking to retain their juiciness and prevent drying out.
- Choose a crisp apple variety like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best flavor in your sauce.
- Don't rush the caramelization process - letting the onions and apples develop color means more depth of flavor.
- Use a cast-iron skillet if possible for even heat distribution and better sauce development.
- If the sauce is too thin, let it simmer a bit longer to reduce and thicken naturally.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 305kcal
Carbohydrates: 16g
Protein: 20g
Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 60mg
