Maple Dijon Pork Chops with Apples

Juicy pork chops are seared with tender apples and onion, then coated in a glossy maple-Dijon pan sauce for an easy one-pan dinner.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 25 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 4 pork chops
• 2 apples
• 1 onion
• 2 tbsp dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 0.5 cup chicken broth
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper

Cooking instructions

1. Pat the pork chops dry and season both sides with the salt and pepper. (about 2 min)
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until browned. Transfer them to a plate. (about 8 min) — Medium-high heat
3. Melt the butter in the skillet. Add the sliced apples and onion, then sauté for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly softened and browned. (about 6 min) — Medium heat
4. Stir in the chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and maple syrup, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens. (about 3 min) — Medium heat
5. Return the pork chops and any juices to the skillet. Cook, turning once, until the thickest part reaches 145°F, then remove from the heat and rest for 3 minutes. (about 6 min) — 145°F
6. Serve the pork chops with the apples, onion, and maple-Dijon sauce. (about 1 min)