Apple Spiced Pork

Transform your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Apple Spiced Pork recipe, a perfect harmony of savory and sweet flavors. Juicy pork chops are seasoned with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, seared to golden perfection, and then simmered in a luscious blend of caramelized onions, tender apples, and rich apple cider. Fresh thyme adds an herbal touch to the dish, while an optional flour-thickened sauce brings silky richness. Ideal for cooler months, this one-pan masterpiece is not only easy to make but also elegant enough for entertaining. Serve it with creamy mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a comforting, restaurant-quality meal at home. Perfectly seasonal, this dish is a celebration of the best fall flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces pork chops
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium (sliced) onion
• 2 (peeled, cored, and sliced) apples (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
• 1 cup apple cider
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)
• 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)

Directions

Step 1

Season both sides of the pork chops with salt, black pepper, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.

Step 2

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once heated, add the pork chops and sear for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the pork chops and set aside on a plate.

Step 3

In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the unsalted butter. Once melted, add the sliced onion and sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized.

Step 4

Add the sliced apples to the skillet and cook for another 3 minutes, stirring gently, until they begin to soften.

Step 5

Deglaze the pan by pouring in the apple cider, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Add the fresh thyme sprigs.

Step 6

Return the pork chops to the skillet. Spoon some of the apple-onion mixture over the chops. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until the pork chops are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).

Step 7

If you'd like to thicken the sauce: In a small bowl, mix the all-purpose flour with the water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the skillet and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Step 8

Remove the thyme sprigs before serving. Serve the pork chops topped with the apple and onion mixture, alongside your favorite side dishes like mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1444.4 grams (1444.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2014

Total Fat 133.80g	172%
Saturated Fat 46.60g	233%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 362mg	121%
Sodium 2666mg	116%
Total Carbohydrate 99.30g	36%
Dietary Fiber 13.70g	49%
Total Sugars 69.10g
Protein 104.10g	208%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 207mg	16%
Iron 6mg	32%
Potassium 2378mg	51%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.7%

Protein: 20.6%

Carbs: 19.7%