Layered Apple Pork Chop Bake
Seared pork chops bake over cinnamon-kissed apples and onions for a cozy, sweet-savory dinner. Finished with apple cider pan juices.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lb bone-in pork chops about 1-inch thick
- 3 cup tart apples, thinly sliced such as Granny Smith
- 1.25 cup yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup apple cider or apple juice
- 2.5 tbsp brown sugar light or dark
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh if possible
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp dried thyme or 1 tbsp fresh
- 0.75 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1.25 tsp kosher salt divided
- 0.75 tsp black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Pat pork chops dry. Season all over with 1 tsp salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear chops 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Set aside.
- Toss sliced apples and onions with brown sugar, cinnamon, a pinch of salt, and lemon juice. Spread evenly in the baking dish.
- Whisk apple cider, Dijon, garlic, and melted butter. Pour half over the apple-onion layer.
- Nestle the seared pork chops on top of the apples. Drizzle remaining cider mixture around the chops.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake 20 minutes.
- Uncover, baste with pan juices, and continue baking 20–25 minutes, until chops reach 145°F in the center.
- Rest 5–10 minutes. Spoon the apple-onion juices over the chops to serve.
Notes
Variation: Swap thyme for rubbed sage, or add 2 cups thinly sliced sweet potatoes between the apple layers. For boneless chops, reduce bake time by about 5–8 minutes. Tip: For a thicker sauce, simmer the pan juices in a saucepan for 3–4 minutes before serving.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat covered at 325°F until warm.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Layered Apple Pork Chop Bake flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.