Description
Honey Mustard Apple Pork Chops bring together the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors that will make your dinner table sing with excitement. Juicy pork chops glazed with a golden honey mustard sauce and tender apple slices create a simple yet satisfying meal your family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 pork chops
Supporting Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Liquid and Sweet Components:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 medium apples
Instructions
- Grab paper towels and thoroughly dry 4 pork chops, removing excess moisture. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper across both sides of each chop.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Carefully place seasoned pork chops into the hot pan.
- Sear chops for 4-5 minutes on the first side until a golden-brown crust forms. Flip each chop and cook an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Add 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet, tilting pan to coat the meat. This will help create a rich, caramelized exterior.
- Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of a chop. Cook until internal temperature reaches 145°F, which typically takes 6-7 minutes total.
- Mix ¼ cup honey, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon onion powder in a small bowl.
- Remove pork chops from skillet and set aside. Slice 2 medium apples into ¼-inch thick wedges.
- In the same skillet, sauté apple slices for 2-3 minutes. Optional: Sprinkle 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1 tablespoon brown sugar over apples.
- Pour prepared honey mustard sauce over pork chops and apples. Let sauce simmer for 1 minute to develop flavors.
- Transfer pork chops and caramelized apples to serving plates. Drizzle remaining sauce over the top before serving.
Notes
- Pat the pork chops completely dry to ensure a perfect golden-brown sear and prevent steaming in the pan.
- Choose thick-cut pork chops (about 1-inch thick) for juicier results that won’t dry out during cooking.
- Letting the seasoned chops rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before cooking helps them cook more evenly.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce in the honey mustard sauce and verify all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pork
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg