Braised Pork Chops with Apples (Print-Friendly Version)

Juicy pork chops cooked with apples and onions for a comforting, one-pan dish ready in just 30 minutes.

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 4 pork chops, approximately 140 g each, 2.5 cm thick
02 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
04 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

→ Aromatics and Produce

05 - 2 large white onions, thinly sliced
06 - 2 large Fuji apples (or 3 small), roughly chopped
07 - 4 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled

→ Sauce and Seasoning

08 - 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
09 - 1 tablespoon tomato paste
10 - 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
11 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
12 - 325 ml (1 1/2 cups) beef broth

# Steps:

01 - Pat pork chops dry and season evenly with sea salt and ground black pepper on both sides.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear pork chops for 2 minutes per side until lightly browned. Transfer pork chops to a plate and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add white onions, chopped apples, garlic cloves, and dried thyme. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are slightly softened.
04 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and beef broth until smooth. Pour the mixture into the skillet over the onion and apple mixture.
05 - Simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, until about half of the liquid has evaporated and the sauce has slightly thickened.
06 - Return the seared pork chops to the skillet. Stir gently to coat with sauce. Cover and let simmer for 3–4 minutes, or until pork is fully cooked and tender.
07 - Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if desired. Remove skillet from heat. Garnish with fresh parsley if available and serve warm, accompanied by rice or preferred side.

# Notes & Tips:

01 - Chop the apples just before cooking to prevent browning and preserve their texture.
02 - Check the pork with a thermometer; it should reach 63°C for optimal juiciness.

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