Pork Apple Onion Skillet

Savory pork with buttery apples, sweet onions and thyme. Choose a firm apple that keeps its shape when sautéed.

Why you’ll love this recipe

• Savory pork with buttery apples, sweet onions and thyme.
• Choose a firm apple that keeps its shape when sautéed.
• Makes 2 servings with measured ingredients and clear timing.

What you’ll need

Keep everything measured and close by before you start. You’ll find the full quantities in the printable recipe card below.

• 2 pork chops, 3/4-inch thick
• 1 apple, thin wedges
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Let’s make it

1. 01

   Melt half the butter in a skillet over medium

   Melt half the butter in a skillet over medium. Sear pork chops 4–5 minutes per side to 145°F. Rest on a clean plate for 3 minutes.

2. 02

   Add remaining butter, apple and onion to the skillet

   Add remaining butter, apple and onion to the skillet.

3. 03

   Cook 8–10 minutes, stirring, until lightly browned

   Cook 8–10 minutes, stirring, until lightly browned. Add thyme and measured water and simmer 2 minutes.

4. 04

   Spoon apples, onions and pan sauce over the rested chops

   Spoon apples, onions and pan sauce over the rested chops.

5. 05

   Finish and serve

   Taste and finish with the measured salt and black pepper; use less salt if a prepared sauce is already salty.

Make It Even Better

Choose a firm apple that keeps its shape when sautéed.

Make it your own

Use a firm pear instead of apple for a softer sweetness.

What to serve with it

Serve immediately in a single layer on warm plates to protect the browned surfaces. Cut a portion open at the table to show the tender center.

Storage & reheating

Refrigerate in a shallow covered container within 2 hours and use within 3 days. Reheat cooked leftovers to 165°F throughout; keep any raw salad garnish separate.