Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Apple-Onion Relish
Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Apple-Onion Relish
Ingredients
For the Pork Chops
- 4 boneless pork loin chops, about 1-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Apple-Onion Relish
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 yellow onion, medium, thinly sliced
- 1 apple, medium (e.g., Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), cored and diced
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Rub this seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of each pork chop.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Heat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet (cast iron works best) over medium heat. Add the butter. Once melted, add the thinly sliced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
While the onion cooks, heat a separate large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. Once shimmering, carefully place the seasoned pork chops in the hot skillet. Sear for 4-6 minutes per side, or until a golden-brown crust forms and the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
⏱️ 12 min
- 4
Once the pork chops are seared, remove them from the skillet and transfer to a plate. Tent loosely with foil and let rest while you finish the relish.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
To the skillet with the softened onions, add the diced apple, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and the relish has thickened slightly.
⏱️ 7 min
- 6
Serve the pan-seared pork chops immediately, topped generously with the warm apple-onion relish.
⏱️ 1 min
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Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Apple-Onion Relish
Ingredients
For the Pork Chops
- 4 boneless pork loin chops, about 1-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Apple-Onion Relish
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 yellow onion, medium, thinly sliced
- 1 apple, medium (e.g., Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), cored and diced
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Rub this seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of each pork chop.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet (cast iron works best) over medium heat. Add the butter. Once melted, add the thinly sliced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
While the onion cooks, heat a separate large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. Once shimmering, carefully place the seasoned pork chops in the hot skillet. Sear for 4-6 minutes per side, or until a golden-brown crust forms and the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
⏱️ 12 min - 4
Once the pork chops are seared, remove them from the skillet and transfer to a plate. Tent loosely with foil and let rest while you finish the relish.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
To the skillet with the softened onions, add the diced apple, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and the relish has thickened slightly.
⏱️ 7 min - 6
Serve the pan-seared pork chops immediately, topped generously with the warm apple-onion relish.
⏱️ 1 min