Pork Chops with Caramelized Apples
Juicy pork chops paired with buttery caramelized apples—an easy sweet and savory dinner that feels cozy, simple, and just a little special.
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops 1½ inch thick
- 2 teaspoons crushed dried thyme
- 1½ teaspoons ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 large apples cored, peeled, and cut into wedges
Instructions
- Pat chops dry. In a small bowl, mix thyme, pepper, and salt. Season both sides of the chops and set aside.
- In a large heavy skillet, melt the butter with the sugar over moderately high heat.
- Add the apples and sauté for 3–4 minutes, until they begin to brown.
- Turn apples and cook about 5 minutes more, until golden brown and the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and keep warm.
- Heat another heavy skillet over medium-high heat and lightly oil it.
- Add chops and brown one side, about 4 minutes.
- Turn and cook another 4 minutes.
- Continue turning every couple of minutes until just done (internal temp ~155°F).
Notes
- Use apples like Crispin or Granny Smith that will hold up to caramelizing without turning into applesauce.