Crisp Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Apple and Sage Reduction

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-05 · Updated 2026-07-05

Pork chops pan-seared to a golden crust served with a fragrant apple and sage pan sauce that balances savory and sweet flavors. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 (about 6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, peeled and diced apple
• 6 fresh sage leaves
• 1 small, minced shallot
• 1/2 cup apple cider
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 2 bone-in pork chops dry and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering; add pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F; transfer to a plate and tent with foil to rest.
3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium; add 1 small minced shallot and 6 fresh sage leaves to the skillet, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 1/2 cup apple cider and 1 medium peeled and diced apple; simmer for 5 minutes until the liquid reduces by half and apples soften.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1 tbsp unsalted butter until melted and sauce thickens slightly; return pork chops to the pan to coat with sauce for 1 minute before serving.