Low-Sugar Apple Pork Chop Skillet
A comforting dish that pairs pork chops with sweet-tart apples, all without added sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless pork chops
- 1 apple, sliced
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Slice the apple and onion thinly. Keep the peel on the apple for added texture.
- Season the Pork Chops: Pat the pork chops dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat the Olive Oil: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear the Pork Chops: Add the pork chops to the skillet and sear for about 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add the Onions: Stir in the sliced onions and let them cook for a minute or two.
- In with the Apples and Thyme: Toss in the apple slices and thyme along with the chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Finish Cooking: Cover the skillet and let it cook for about 10 minutes to ensure the pork is cooked through.
- Rest Before Serving: Take off the heat and let the pork rest in the pan for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Consider using pears for a sweeter flavor, or add a dash of cinnamon for warmth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pork, apple, skillet, low-sugar, comfort food