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One Pan Pork Chops with Apples and Onions

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By: The Chunky Chefpublished: 11/30/2016

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One Pan Pork Chops with Apples and Onions - Amazing Fall flavors combine in this one pan, 30 minute pork chop meal! #porkchops #pork #apples #onion #easyrecipe #dinner

This pork chops with apples and onions dish is a deliciously light and flavorful meal that’s perfect for Fall.  Plus, it’s all made in ONE pan!

These pork chops have everything you love about a comforting Fall dish… mouthwatering, well balanced flavors, is healthy yet hearty, and is made in just ONE pan in 30 minutes!

One Pan Pork Chops with Apples and Onions | Amazing Fall flavors combine in this one pan, 30 minute pork chop meal! | http://thechunkychef.com

You guys really love one pan/one pot meals… and I’m bringing you another great one!  When I posted my One Pot Chicken and Dirty Rice recipe… I had no idea it was going to take off as much as it has.  I’ve also gotten quite a few reader requests for more one pan/one pot meals, so I knew I had to get to work 😉

This recipe isn’t mine however, I got it from Cooking Light magazine, then made a few tweaks and changes.

One Pan Pork Chops with Apples and Onions | Amazing Fall flavors combine in this one pan, 30 minute pork chop meal! | http://thechunkychef.com

There’s something so satisfying about cooking a meal in ONE pan.  You feel accomplished, like you’re working smarter, not harder… and there’s the huge bonus… you only have to wash one pan!  

I don’t know about you, but I loathe doing dishes.  Some meals can seriously fill up your sink (and then some), so these one pan meals are a nice change of pace.

One Pan Pork Chops with Apples and Onions | Amazing Fall flavors combine in this one pan, 30 minute pork chop meal! | http://thechunkychef.com

I used fresh herbs in this dish since I’m a huge fan of using them whenever possible, but I know not everyone keeps a steady supply of fresh herbs in their house, so you can swap them out for dried (just use about 1/3 of the amount) if that’s what you have on hand.

In the magazine, they actually made this meal using bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, so if you’d prefer to use those, no problem.  I just really like the flavor of pork and apples… they’re a match made in Fall heaven!  

I also chose to use bone-in pork chops, since I find they have better flavor and don’t get dried out as easily… but I know not everyone likes cooking with bone-in meat, so you can also use boneless pork chops if you’d prefer.

One Pan Pork Chops with Apples and Onions | Amazing Fall flavors combine in this one pan, 30 minute pork chop meal! | http://thechunkychef.com

While this dish is plenty hearty, a great meal deserves a great side dish or two… so here are a few of my favorites… brussels sprouts with toasted hazelnut butter, horseradish mashed potatoes with caramelized onions, and slow cooker ranch mushrooms!

The next time you’re looking for a great weeknight meal that’s ready in a flash… give these pork chops with apples and onions a try!

One Pan Pork Chops with Apples and Onions | Amazing Fall flavors combine in this one pan, 30 minute pork chop meal! | http://thechunkychef.com

Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @the_chunky_chef on Facebook and Instagram!

One Pan Pork Chops with Apples and Onions | Amazing Fall flavors combine in this one pan, 30 minute pork chop meal! | http://thechunkychef.com

One Pan Pork Chops with Apples and Onions

4.63 from 188 votes
Author: The Chunky Chef
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Total Time: 26 minutes
Calories: 382
Servings: 3 -4 servings
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This pork chops with apples and onions dish is a deliciously light and flavorful meal that’s perfect for Fall. Plus, it’s all made in ONE pan!

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil divided
  • 3-4 oz bone-in pork chops whatever with comfortably fit in your pan
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • 3/4 cup low sodium chicken stock
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard or whole-grain Dijon
  • 1 Tbsp fresh sage chopped
  • 1 1/2 tsp fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1/2 tsp fresh thyme chopped
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 medium apples thinly sliced (I used Gala)
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Season both sides of pork chops with kosher salt and black pepper. Add 1 Tbsp olive oil to large heavy bottomed pan (or skillet), and heat over MED-HIGH heat. Add pork chops to pan, leaving at least an inch between the chops to ensure even cooking and browning. Sear 3-5 minutes per side, or until pork chops are mostly done. Chops will continue cooking in the sauce later.
  • Remove pork chops to a plate.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together chicken stock and mustard, set aside.
  • Add remaining 1 Tbsp oil to the pan, then add apples and onions. Cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt, pepper, sage, rosemary, and thyme. Stir to combine.
  • Pour in stock mixture, using a wooden spoon to gently scrape the bottom of the pan to release any brown bits (those are full of great flavor).
  • Slide pork chops back into the pan, nestling them down in between the apples.
  • Cook 2-3 minutes, until pork chops are finished cooking and liquid has reduced by half.

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1. Recipe slightly adapted from Cooking Light

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  1. Sal says

    Posted on 10/16 at 6:09 pm

    Made it for three of us & we all enjoyed.

    Reply
  2. Lynn says

    Posted on 10/11 at 6:33 pm

    I peeled the apples, Granny Smith. Used a little more broth than called for and let the chops, onions and apples steep in that for a while. Apples/onions melted in your mouth. Fresh herbs really add a lot so don’t skip. Easy, tasty Fall dish!

    Reply
  3. Ariel says

    Posted on 9/22 at 8:32 pm

    Delicious! Made as is and I thought it was lovely. I do think I would like it better with an opal or granny Smith apple but proportions was wonderful and everything was tender

    Reply
  4. Holly Best says

    Posted on 9/21 at 5:39 pm

    I appreciate anyone who helps me plan meals so thank you for this. I used boneless chops but no meat will be tender after such a short amount of time. I have it covered and simmering on low for at least two to three hours. Smells Devine

    Reply
  5. Micah says

    Posted on 8/17 at 9:14 pm

    I added minced garlic and paprika to this, but I think this still would have been delicious as written! this is absolutely a new addition to my dinner rotation.

    Reply
  6. Wayne says

    Posted on 8/17 at 4:20 am

    Made it with Apple and Pear, easy & Yum!

    Reply
  7. Destiny says

    Posted on 8/8 at 10:21 am

    making this for dinner tomorrow. What would you suggest as an easy side?

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 8/8 at 12:38 pm

      I hope you love it! Any of my beginner-friendly sides would be great (https://www.thechunkychef.com/beginner-friendly/sides/), but our personal favorite are the honey butter roasted carrots (https://www.thechunkychef.com/honey-butter-roasted-carrots/) 🙂

      Reply
  8. David says

    Posted on 8/1 at 6:35 pm

    Loved this Pork chop was tender and tasty.

    Reply
  9. Justine says

    Posted on 7/20 at 10:46 am

    Would this recipe work in the crockpot or oven?

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 7/20 at 8:26 pm

      I’ve only tested this recipe as written. So without testing and retesting it myself, I can’t say for certain if that would work. If you try it, I’d love to know how it turns out!

      Reply
  10. Ingrid Rinaudo says

    Posted on 6/22 at 6:21 pm

    Very good! I love the herbs you add (Rosemary, Sage and Thyme) I love the combo of apples and onion, of course. This is my second thyme 😉 making this. Thank you for sharing. IR

    Reply
  11. Seline says

    Posted on 6/1 at 4:17 pm

    This recipe looks incredible! Curious though, I love pork chops with bourbon or beer, thoughts on how to add one or both?

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 6/1 at 8:40 pm

      I like your style! I would probably add a splash of bourbon to the chicken broth mixture made in step 3 🙂

      Reply
  12. Kim says

    Posted on 5/11 at 11:08 pm

    This recipe was delicious! I don’t like rosemary or sage so I left that out and used Spanish onion because that’s what I had, and it was delicious.

    Reply
  13. Raymond says

    Posted on 4/5 at 11:04 am

    Delicious and not just in the Fall! I use two Granny Smith apples and one Anjou pear. The pear adds just the right sweetness to this dish.

    Reply
  14. Jemma says

    Posted on 3/17 at 4:32 pm

    Totally amazing! Amazingly I had everything I needed in the cupboard and fridge and it was delicious! Really tasty, an excellent change for the normal rota of dishes I cook!

    Reply
  15. Perinda Ibrahim says

    Posted on 3/13 at 6:42 pm

    I love this recipe. I make it with one pork chop and the apples and onions are great alone as a side dish. Definitely a keeper!!

    Reply
  16. Jt says

    Posted on 3/12 at 5:09 pm

    What if it is a little salty

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 3/13 at 9:33 pm

      Did you use reduced sodium chicken broth and the kosher salt called for? I ask because kosher salt has a lower sodium content per volume compared to iodized or table salt, so table salt will be much saltier in flavor. To cut saltiness in a dish, you can add a bit of acid (lemon juice would work well for this recipe) 🙂

      Reply
  17. Elisabeth says

    Posted on 3/2 at 7:12 am

    Tasty but the apple-onion mixture needed to cook for significantly longer than the recipe says — mine wanted 15 minutes and was still fairly liquidy. It also wanted more salt, pepper and herbs than the recipe indicates. Still a good one-pan recipe that we all enjoyed.

    Reply
  18. Peter says

    Posted on 2/8 at 7:07 pm

    This was very easy to make and turned out to be one of our all time favourites

    Reply
  19. Bob says

    Posted on 2/5 at 12:19 am

    Made it, it was a big hit with the family

    Reply
  20. Carlie says

    Posted on 1/27 at 7:18 pm

    All of our picky eaters LOVED this dish

    Reply
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