One-Pan Pork Chops & Apples

One-Pan Pork Chops & Apples

When the air turns crisp and weeknights call for something cozy but effortless, Lodge’s One-Pan Pork Chops & Apples is the answer. This simple yet flavorful dinner captures the essence of fall — juicy pork chops seared to perfection, sweet apples caramelized in the same pan, and a touch of savory seasoning to tie it all together. The best part? You only need one 12" skillet, so cleanup is a breeze. It’s the kind of hearty, homey meal that feels special without the stack of dishes that usually follows.

 

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When the air turns crisp and weeknights call for something cozy but effortless, Lodge’s One-Pan Pork Chops & Apples is the answer. This simple yet flavorful dinner captures the essence of fall — juicy pork chops seared to perfection, sweet apples caramelized in the same pan, and a touch of savory seasoning to tie it all together. The best part? You only need one 12" skillet, so cleanup is a breeze. It’s the kind of hearty, homey meal that feels special without the stack of dishes that usually follows. [/product]

One-Pan Pork Chops & Apples

Lodge

Servings

4

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Cuisine

American

Category

Entree

This pork chop recipe is made for harvest season! It starts with two perfectly seared pork chops and ends with a savory take on our favorite fall produce: apples. Everything comes together quickly and easily in one pan, so you don’t have to stress over dish duty.

One-Pan Pork Chops & Apples

Ingredients

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    • 2 bone-in pork chops, about 1 inch thick

    • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

    • ¾ cup panko bread crumbs 

    • 1 teaspoon salt

    • ½ teaspoon black pepper

    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

    • ½ teaspoon onion powder

    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

    • 1 tablespoon rosemary, finely chopped 

    • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil

    • 1 tablespoon butter 

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    • 3 medium apples (honeycrisp or fuji, sliced ½ inch wedges)

    • 1 small red onion, sliced thinly

    • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

    • ½ teaspoon salt

    • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

    • Fresh thyme

    Directions

    1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. 

    2. Pat pork dry and brush with Dijon on all sides.

    3. In a small bowl, mix panko, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, rosemary, and thyme. 

    4. Press the panko mixture into both sides of the pork, coating everything well. 

    5. Heat a 12 inch cast iron skillet over medium high, 3-5 minutes. 

    6. Add olive oil and sear pork 2-3 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.

    7. Reduce heat to medium and add butter, apples, and onion. 

    8. Cook for 5-7 minutes until apples soften and begin to caramelize.

    9. Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, apple cider vinegar. 

    10. Garnish the apples with thyme, then top with pork and bake for 10 minutes, or until the pork reaches 145 degrees. 
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