Juicy Pork Chop with a Simple Apple Honey Pan Sauce
Juicy Pork Chop with a Simple Apple Honey Pan Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 bone-in pork chops, approximately 1-inch thick
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Apple Honey Pan Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 shallot, thinly sliced
- 1/2 apple, thinly sliced, a sweet variety like Honeycrisp or Fuji is suggested
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- 1
Pat the pork chops dry thoroughly with a paper towel. This helps achieve a better sear.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Season both sides of the pork chops generously with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Carefully place the seasoned pork chops into the hot pan. Sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until they develop a golden-brown crust.
⏱️ 8 min
- 5
Remove the seared pork chops from the pan and transfer them to a plate. Tent loosely with foil and set aside to rest while you prepare the sauce.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the same pan, allowing it to melt.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Add the thinly sliced shallot and thinly sliced apple to the pan. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are softened.
⏱️ 4 min
- 8
Deglaze the pan by adding the apple cider vinegar. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon, incorporating them into the sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Pour in the chicken broth, then add the honey, fresh thyme sprig, and fresh rosemary sprig.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it reduce for 3 to 4 minutes, or until it thickens slightly to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 4 min
- 11
Stir in the Dijon mustard until well combined.
⏱️ 1 min
- 12
Return the rested pork chops to the pan with the sauce. Spoon the apple honey pan sauce generously over the pork chops to coat them.
⏱️ 1 min
- 13
Serve immediately and enjoy your juicy pork chops with the flavorful apple honey pan sauce.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Juicy Pork Chop with a Simple Apple Honey Pan Sauce
- 2 bone-in pork chops, approximately 1-inch thick
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Apple Honey Pan Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 shallot, thinly sliced
- 1/2 apple, thinly sliced, a sweet variety like Honeycrisp or Fuji is suggested
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- 1
Pat the pork chops dry thoroughly with a paper towel. This helps achieve a better sear.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Season both sides of the pork chops generously with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Carefully place the seasoned pork chops into the hot pan. Sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until they develop a golden-brown crust.
⏱️ 8 min - 5
Remove the seared pork chops from the pan and transfer them to a plate. Tent loosely with foil and set aside to rest while you prepare the sauce.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the same pan, allowing it to melt.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Add the thinly sliced shallot and thinly sliced apple to the pan. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are softened.
⏱️ 4 min - 8
Deglaze the pan by adding the apple cider vinegar. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon, incorporating them into the sauce.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Pour in the chicken broth, then add the honey, fresh thyme sprig, and fresh rosemary sprig.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it reduce for 3 to 4 minutes, or until it thickens slightly to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 4 min - 11
Stir in the Dijon mustard until well combined.
⏱️ 1 min - 12
Return the rested pork chops to the pan with the sauce. Spoon the apple honey pan sauce generously over the pork chops to coat them.
⏱️ 1 min - 13
Serve immediately and enjoy your juicy pork chops with the flavorful apple honey pan sauce.