Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Apple-Onion Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

Tender pork chops pan-fried to golden perfection and finished with a sweet and savory apple-onion glaze that balances richness with brightness. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, kosher salt, ground 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.

Ingredients

• 2 pieces (about 1-inch thick, 8 oz each) bone-in pork chops
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 small, thinly sliced yellow onion
• 1 medium, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced apple
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season 2 bone-in pork chops evenly with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper on both sides.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the pork chops and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove chops and keep warm.
3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 1 small thinly sliced yellow onion and 1 medium thinly sliced apple to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until softened and caramelized.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar and 1 tbsp brown sugar, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Cook for 2 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly.
5. Step 5: Remove skillet from heat and stir in 1 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves until melted and glossy.
6. Step 6: Spoon the apple-onion glaze over the pork chops before serving.