Pan-Roasted Pork Chops with Apple and Sage Compote

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-27 · Updated 2026-07-27

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Juicy pan-roasted pork chops paired with a sweet and savory apple and sage compote highlighting regional flavors. This 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 International cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (6 oz each), about 1-inch thick bone-in pork chops
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 medium, peeled, cored, and diced into 1/2-inch pieces apple
6 leaves, chopped fresh sage leaves
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp brown sugar

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 bone-in pork chops (6 oz each, about 1-inch thick) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 145°F). Remove pork chops and tent with foil to rest.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium. Add 1 tbsp unsalted butter, then stir in 1 medium peeled and diced apple, 6 chopped fresh sage leaves, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1 tsp brown sugar. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples soften and compote thickens slightly.
Step 4: Spoon the warm apple and sage compote over the rested pork chops and serve immediately.