Honey-Glazed Pork Chops with Apple Slices
Crisp-edged pork chops coated in a sweet-tart honey glaze, served with caramelized apple slices for balanced sweetness. This american-inspired one pot ready in about 27 minutes pairs (1-inch thick) pork chops, honey, (Granny Smith, thinly sliced) apple for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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 (1-inch thick) pork chops
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 (Granny Smith, thinly sliced) apple
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat 4 pork chops (1-inch thick) dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add pork chops and sear for 4 minutes per side until golden brown, then reduce heat to medium.
- Step 3: Brush 2 tbsp honey over pork chops, add 1 thinly sliced Granny Smith apple to the skillet, and cook for 3-4 minutes until apples are tender and honey glazes the meat, turning chops once.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Glazed Pork Chops with Apple Slices take to make?
Total time is about 27 minutes (15 min prep + 12 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 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 (1-inch thick) pork chops from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Glazed 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 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 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
- ★★★★★
Perfect for a weeknight dinner! The honey-glazed pork and caramelized apples were a crowd-pleaser with my kids.
- ★★★★★
Easy one-pan magic! The apples softened perfectly and the honey glaze stuck beautifully.
- ★★★★☆
Loved the flavor combo, but the pork chops took 10 extra minutes to cook through. Still delicious though!
