Herb-Crusted Pork Chops with Apple Sauté

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-09 · Updated 2026-04-09

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Juicy pork chops coated in a crisp herb crust, paired with pan-sautéed apples for a balanced meal. This American-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pork chops, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 490 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: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 490 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pork chops
1 tbsp fresh thyme
1 tbsp fresh rosemary
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 apple
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp brown sugar

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Mix thyme, rosemary, panko, flour, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a shallow dish.
Step 2: Dredge each pork chop in the herb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
Step 3: Melt 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chops for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
Step 4: Remove chops and keep warm. Add remaining butter, chopped apple, and brown sugar to the skillet, cooking for 5-6 minutes until apples are tender and sauce thickens.
Step 5: Return pork chops to skillet, spooning apple sauce over them, and cook for 1 more minute to reheat. Serve immediately with extra sauce.