Crispy Skillet Pork Chops with Apple-Cinnamon Glaze

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Pan-fried pork chops with a sweet and spicy apple-cinnamon sauce that enhances the savory meat with a warm autumn flavor. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 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 410 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 410 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper evenly.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add pork chops and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove chops and keep warm.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 1 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet. Once melted, add 1 medium peeled and diced green apple and sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 cup apple cider, and 2 tbsp brown sugar. Simmer for 4-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Return pork chops to the skillet and spoon the apple-cinnamon glaze over them. Cook for an additional minute to warm through before serving.

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