Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Apple-Onion Compote

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

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Juicy pan-fried pork chops topped with a sweet and savory apple-onion compote, perfect for a cozy and flavorful dinner. This American-inspired Easter 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 390 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 390 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 chops (about 1 inch thick, 6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp olive oil
1 large, thinly sliced yellow onion
1 medium, peeled and diced apple
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup water

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Instructions

Step 1: Season 4 bone-in pork chops (about 6 oz each) with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive 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 cooked through (internal temperature 145°F). Remove chops and keep warm.
Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 large thinly sliced yellow onion, and 1 medium peeled diced apple. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes until softened.
Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, and 1/4 cup water. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the compote thickens and coats the onions and apples.
Step 5: Spoon the apple-onion compote over the pork chops and serve immediately.