Pan-Seared Pork Chops and Fried Cinnamon Apples

Pan-Seared Pork Chops and Fried Cinnamon Apples

from gritsandgouda.com
34 min
4 servings

The apples can be peeled and sliced or you can leave the peel on. Gala and Fuji tend to break down more so I would leave the peel on to help hold their shape and the red is so pretty on the slices. Granny Smith and Golden Delicious apples are perfect for cooking so I would peel those.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • 3 or 4 (4-ounce boneless or bone-in pork chops)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup apple juice or cider
  • 2 large Gala (Fuji, or Golden Delicious apples)
  • 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until butter is melted and oil is hot. Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of the pork chops and place them in the skillet.

  2. 2

    Peel and slice the apples 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick or you can leave the peel on. Gala and Fuji tend to break down more so I would leave the peel on to help hold their shape. Granny Smith and Golden Delicious apples are perfect for cooking so I would peel those.