Honey-Glazed Baked Pork Chops with Apple Slices
Tender pork chops coated in a sweet-tangy honey glaze, served with caramelized apple slices for a balanced weeknight dinner. This american-inspired one pot ready in about 35 minutes pairs bone-in, about 1 inch thick pork chops, tablespoons honey, tablespoon apple cider vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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.
Ingredients
- 4, bone-in, about 1 inch thick pork chops
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 medium, cored and sliced apples
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Season pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper, then place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Step 2: Whisk together 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika in a small bowl; brush half over pork chops.
- Step 3: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 sliced medium apples and cook for 5 minutes until golden, stirring occasionally, then transfer to baking sheet around pork chops.
- Step 4: Brush remaining glaze over pork chops, then bake for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F, basting once with pan juices.
- Step 5: While pork chops cook, melt 1 tablespoon butter in the skillet used for apples and cook apple slices for 2 more minutes to caramelize; serve with pork chops.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Glazed Baked Pork Chops with Apple Slices take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (10 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Honey-Glazed Baked Pork Chops with Apple Slices?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep tablespoons honey from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Glazed Baked Pork Chops with Apple Slices?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Honey-Glazed Baked Pork Chops with Apple Slices for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Honey-Glazed Baked Pork Chops with Apple Slices?
American one pot like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Great base recipe! I added a pinch of smoked paprika and it was even better.
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
- ★★★☆☆
Average. The concept is good but execution needs work on seasoning.
