Apple Cinnamon Pork Chops
Apple Cinnamon Pork Chops are a delicious and easy meal option for any night of the week. The combination of sweet apples and warm cinnamon pairs perfectly with savory pork chops.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 apples peeled, cored, and sliced (use a sweet variety like Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- ½ stick butter
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup apple cider
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the pork chops with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the seasoned pork chops in the skillet and sear them for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they are nicely browned and cooked through. The internal temperature of the pork should reach 145°F. Remove pork chops, set aside and keep warm.
- Melt butter to the same skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced apples to the skillet. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they start to soften and caramelize.
- Stir in ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Cook for another minute until the spices become fragrant.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar and apple cider over the apples in the skillet. Stir to combine and allow the sugar to melt and caramelize for about 1-2 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for another 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat, add the pork chops in and mix together. Serve and enjoy!
