Honey Mustard & Apple Pork Chops
Honey Mustard & Apple Pork Chops
Ingredients
For the Pork Chops
- 4 bone-in pork chops, thick-cut, about 1-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus 1 teaspoon, divided
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
For the Apple-Onion Sauce
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 2 red-skinned apples, such as Gala or Fuji, cored and sliced
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Drizzle them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then season generously on both sides with salt, ground black pepper, and paprika.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Heat a large cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned pork chops and sear for 3-4 minutes per side, until deeply golden brown. The internal temperature should not be fully cooked at this point. Remove the seared pork chops from the pan and set aside on a plate.
⏱️ 8 min
- 3
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil to the same pan. Add the sliced onions and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and lightly caramelize.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Add the sliced apples to the pan with the onions and cook for another 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Pour the apple cider vinegar into the pan to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Stir in the whole grain Dijon mustard, minced garlic, honey, and cayenne pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Return the seared pork chops to the pan, nestling them into the simmering sauce with the onions and apples. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and cook for 8-12 minutes, or until the pork chops are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). The sauce should have thickened slightly.
⏱️ 12 min
- 7
Stir in the 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped parsley. Serve the honey mustard and apple pork chops immediately, garnished with additional fresh chopped parsley if desired.
⏱️ 2 min
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Honey Mustard & Apple Pork Chops
Ingredients
For the Pork Chops
- 4 bone-in pork chops, thick-cut, about 1-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus 1 teaspoon, divided
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
For the Apple-Onion Sauce
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 2 red-skinned apples, such as Gala or Fuji, cored and sliced
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Drizzle them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then season generously on both sides with salt, ground black pepper, and paprika.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat a large cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned pork chops and sear for 3-4 minutes per side, until deeply golden brown. The internal temperature should not be fully cooked at this point. Remove the seared pork chops from the pan and set aside on a plate.
⏱️ 8 min - 3
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil to the same pan. Add the sliced onions and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and lightly caramelize.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Add the sliced apples to the pan with the onions and cook for another 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Pour the apple cider vinegar into the pan to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Stir in the whole grain Dijon mustard, minced garlic, honey, and cayenne pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Return the seared pork chops to the pan, nestling them into the simmering sauce with the onions and apples. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and cook for 8-12 minutes, or until the pork chops are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). The sauce should have thickened slightly.
⏱️ 12 min - 7
Stir in the 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped parsley. Serve the honey mustard and apple pork chops immediately, garnished with additional fresh chopped parsley if desired.
⏱️ 2 min