Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Glazed Apples and Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Thick center-cut pork chops seared golden, served alongside tender cinnamon-scented apples and caramelized sweet potato wedges.
- Prep: 15 min
- Cook: 30 min
- Total: 45 min
- Servings: 2
- Cuisine: American
- Difficulty: Medium
- Cost: $3.83/serving
Dietary
- Gluten-Free
- Nut-Free
- Egg-Free
- High-Protein
Tags
- sauté
- roast
- comfort food
- sweet
Ingredients
- 2 boneless pork chops (center-cut, 8 oz each)
- 2 sweet potatoes (cut into 1/2-inch wedges)
- 2 Gala apples (cored and sliced)
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toss sweet potato wedges with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of the kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of the black pepper; spread in an even layer on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Season both sides of the pork chops with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F; transfer chops to a plate to rest for 5 minutes.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium, melt the unsalted butter, and add the sliced Gala apples, maple syrup, and ground cinnamon; sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until the apples are tender and lightly caramelized.
- Plate the rested pork chops topped with warm glazed apples and serve with roasted sweet potato wedges on the side.
Notes
Resting the pork chops for 5 minutes before serving ensures the natural juices redistribute evenly throughout the meat.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 663
- Protein: 30.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35.7 g
- Fat: 39.5 g
- Fiber: 4.2 g
- Sodium: 1320 mg
- Saturated Fat: 12.4 g
- Sugar: 12.4 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg