Skillet Pork Chops with Apple and Onion

Method

1. 1

   Pat the pork chops dry and season both sides with salt, pepper and half the thyme.

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high and sear the chops 4 minutes per side until well browned. Transfer to a plate.

3. 3

   Lower the heat to medium, add the butter, then the onion and apple slices, and cook 5 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized.

4. 4

   Pour in the cider and remaining thyme, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

5. 5

   Nestle the pork chops back into the skillet among the apples and onion, cover, and simmer 6–8 minutes until the chops reach 63°C in the center.

   💡 Pork chops go tough well past medium — pull them while still faintly pink at the bone.

6. 6

   Rest 3 minutes, then serve the chops topped with the soft apple and onion and pan juices.