Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Apple and Sage Pan Sauce

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Tender pork chops pan-fried and served with a savory-sweet pan sauce made from sautéed apples, fresh sage, and a splash of cider vinegar. 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 420 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season 2 bone-in pork chops 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 hot and shimmering.
  3. Step 3: Add the pork chops and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until deeply golden and the internal temperature reaches 145°F; transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
  4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium and add 2 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet.
  5. Step 5: Add 1 small thinly sliced granny smith apple and 6 chopped fresh sage leaves; sauté for 3 minutes until apples soften and become fragrant.
  6. Step 6: Pour in 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar and 1/2 cup chicken broth, stirring to scrape up browned bits; simmer for 4 minutes until sauce reduces slightly.
  7. Step 7: Return pork chops to the pan for 1 minute to coat with sauce and reheat, then serve immediately.

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