Pan-Seared Pork Chop

A perfectly pan-seared pork chop, golden and juicy, served with a sweet and simple applesauce and a quick-cook sweet potato, making for a satisfying and easy weeknight meal.

• Prep: 5 min
• Cook: 20 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 1
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $3.65/serving

Dietary

• Dairy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Gluten-Free
• High-Protein
• Nut-Free
• Paleo
• Soy-Free
• Whole30

Tags

• quick
• healthy
• savory
• sweet

Ingredients

• 1 boneless pork chop (1-inch thick)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 sweet potato (medium)
• 0.5 cup applesauce (unsweetened)
• 0.125 teaspoon cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Pat pork chop dry with paper towels. Season generously with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper on both sides.
2. Microwave the medium sweet potato: Pierce the skin several times with a fork. Microwave on high for 5 to 7 minutes, or until tender.
3. While sweet potato cooks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
4. Add pork chop to the hot skillet. Sear for 4 to 6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
5. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce with 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon.
6. Slice the cooked sweet potato open and fluff with a fork. Season with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper to taste.
7. Serve the rested pork chop with the warm sweet potato and cinnamon applesauce.

Notes

Always allow meat to rest for a few minutes after cooking to ensure it remains juicy.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 27 g
• Carbohydrates: 38 g
• Fat: 24 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Sugar: 14 g
• Cholesterol: 60 mg