Skillet Pork Chops with Apples

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023
Our family loves to use apples to brighten savory dishes. We experimented with pork chop and apple recipes to find the perfect pairing. —Amanda Jobe, Olathe, Kansas
Skillet Pork Chops with Apples Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each and 3/4 inch thick)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 2 small apples, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1 cup sliced sweet onion (1/4 inch thick)
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar

Directions

  1. Sprinkle pork chops with 1/2 teaspoon oregano, salt and pepper. Place a large skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Brown pork chops, about 3 minutes per side; remove from pan.
  2. In same pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add apples, onion and remaining oregano; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until apples are tender.
  3. Reduce heat to medium; stir in applesauce and vinegar. Return chops to pan; cook, covered, 4-6 minutes or until pork is tender. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 pork chop with 1/2 cup apple mixture: 215 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 329mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat.