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Apple Cinnamon Pork Chops

Thick, juicy pork chops are topped with a creamy, sweet, cinnamon-y apple and onion topping. It’s comfort food at its best!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 30 minute, pork
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in pork chops about 3/4-inch thick
  • fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons butter divided
  • 2 apples cored and thinly sliced
  • 1 large white onion halved and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon finely-chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
  • 2/3 cup apple cider
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • Generously season the chops with salt and pepper on both sides. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Immediately add the pork chops and cook until brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside. Let chops rest for 3 minutes.
  • Return the skillet to medium-high heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Immediately add the apples and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the brown sugar, rosemary, cinnamon and cayenne. Stir in the apple cider and cream. Add the pork chops, nestling them into the liquid, and cook until the internal temperature of the pork reaches between 145 degrees F. (medium rare), with a 3-minute rest, and 160 degrees F. (medium), 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  • Serve the chops with the apple mixture spooned on top