Pork Chops with Sautéed Apples and Caramelized Onions

Pork Chops with Sautéed Apples and Caramelized Onions

simple Valentine’s meal

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 15m
Cook Time: 10m
Total Time: 25m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (21 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

573
сalories
42,9g
fat
30,2g
carbohydrates
19,5g
protein
92mg
cholesterol
792mg
sodium
Pork Chops with Sautéed Apples and Caramelized Onions

Recipe Description

This Pork Chops with Sautéed Apples and Caramelized Onions recipe is a really nice simple meal which isn’t too sweet but is jam packed full of flavor. One of the great things about this winter warmer is that you can have it cooked and on the table in under an hour.  

To make this pork dish, start by caramelizing onions in oil and butter and season with salt and pepper. Sauté the apples in butter until soft and browned. Remove from heat and keep warm. Next, spread a spice mixture on the pork chops and cook them in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Transfer to the oven and continue to cook through. Serve the chops with the sautéed apples and caramelized onions.

To make Pork Chops with Sautéed Apples and Caramelized Onions, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Pork Chops with Sautéed Apples and Caramelized Onions

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oven

    5 min

    Preheat the oven to 400 °F.

  2. 2

    Caramelize onions

    10 min
    Step 2 - Pork Chops with Sautéed Apples and Caramelized Onions

    Place 1 tablespoon of the butter and 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add 2 sliced onions and cook slowly while stirring occasionally, until they are soft and translucent. Continue cooking until the onions are browned. Add ½ a teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of pepper and set to one side.

  3. 3

    Sauté apples

    3 min
    Step 3 - Pork Chops with Sautéed Apples and Caramelized Onions

    Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the apple wedges and cook until lightly browned on one side. Turn the wedges over and continue to cook until browned. Remove from the heat and keep warm.

  4. 4

    Make pork marinade

    2 min
    Step 4 - Pork Chops with Sautéed Apples and Caramelized Onions

    Combine 1 tablespoon of coriander seed, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard and 2 tablespoons of honey in a small bowl with the remaining salt and pepper. Spread the mixture over the pork chops.

  5. 5

    Sear pork

    5 min
    Step 5 - Pork Chops with Sautéed Apples and Caramelized Onions

    Heat the remaining vegetable oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops on each side for 2 minutes.

  6. 6

    Bake

    5 min
    Step 6 - Pork Chops with Sautéed Apples and Caramelized Onions

    Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook for 5-7 more minutes until cooked through.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Pork Chops with Sautéed Apples and Caramelized Onions

    Serve warm with the caramelized onions and sautéed apples.

This Pork Chops with Sautéed Apples and Caramelized Onions recipe is a tasty and simple Valentine’s Day dinner idea! Try it out soon and remember to hashtag #CookMeRecipes in your romantic dinner photos.

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (21 reviews)
Bella
February 21, 2025
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Wow! This recipe is so easy and tasty! I made it for my hubby on our anniversary and he loved it! The apples and onions were a perfect match with the pork chops. Highly recommend!

Lenny
January 13, 2025
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Super tasty, my kids loved it!

Zoe
December 16, 2024
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Super flavorsome meal. My kids loved the juicy pork and sweet apples! Made it for family dinner, every bite was delicious.

Catherine Jones
October 13, 2024
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Delicious, quick meal!

Amy
October 8, 2024
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Superb flavors blend!

Brittany Smith
August 3, 2024
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Simplicity at best. My family loved this for dinner last night. The kids actually ate the apples, which is a win for me. Will def make again on busy weeknights.

Cathy
March 27, 2024
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I made these Pork Chops with Sautéed Apples and Caramelized Onions for a cozy night in. It was so easy and affordable! The flavors were superb and reminded me of family meals during the holidays. Everything was done in under an hour, making it perfect for a weekday dinner. I'm proud to have found this recipe!

Jessica Brown
December 18, 2023
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Delicious! Made it for friends, and they all loved it. Definitely a new favourite in my kitchen.

Xena Johnson
December 14, 2023
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Made this for my friends, tasted amazing and easy.

Lulu
November 19, 2023
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Amazing! I made this for my friends and we devoured every bite! The combo of apples and pork is just magical!

Linda
October 5, 2023
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OMG, this recipe is a total game-changer! Made it for my fam last night and they couldn't get enough! Super easy too!

Davey
October 5, 2023
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Man, this recipe is the bomb! I whipped it up for my buddy's game night and it blew their minds. The pork chops were juicy, and those apples?! Soo good! I never thought they’d pair so well. Can’t believe I made it under an hour! Major win!

Thérèse
July 18, 2023
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J'ai fait ce plat pour l'anniversaire de mon mari et il a adoré. Les saveurs mixent parfaitement, c’est simple et rapide à préparer. Les pommes addent une touche speciale au plat. Très réussi !

Yancy
January 6, 2023
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I made this dish for my friends last winter, and they loved it. The flavors are just great and not too sweet.

Vanessa Brown
November 25, 2022
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I made this for my husband after a long week. The flavors were simply great and it felt so comforting on a cold night.

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