Apples ‘n’ Onion Topped Chops

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Dec. 30, 2023
Now that my husband and I are trying to lose weight, I find it a challenge to come up with healthy dishes that are flavorful, quick and appealing to us and our young daughter. This one fits the bill on all counts. —Beverly McLain, Endicott, New York
Apples 'n' Onion Topped Chops Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
  • 4 boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each)
  • 3 cups sweet onion slices
  • 2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

Directions

  1. In a large nonstick skillet heat 2 teaspoons canola oil over medium-high heat; cook chops until browned, about 3 minutes on each side. Remove meat; set aside and keep warm.
  2. In same skillet, cook and stir onion in remaining 2 teaspoons canola oil until golden brown, about 7 minutes. Add apple slices; cook and stir 3 minutes longer.
  3. Combine the water, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic powder, salt, pepper and rosemary. Stir into skillet. Bring to a boil. Return meat to pan. Reduce heat; cover and cook until apples are crisp-tender, and a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°, 6-8 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 326 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 340mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 3g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit.