Pan-Seared Midwest Pork Chops with Apple-Onion Relish

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-04 · Updated 2026-06-04

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Juicy pork chops pan-seared to golden perfection, topped with a sweet and tangy apple-onion relish inspired by Midwest regional flavors. This American-inspired pork 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 350 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 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces, about 6 oz each bone-in pork chops
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium, diced into 1/4-inch cubes Granny Smith apple
1 small, finely chopped yellow onion
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp brown sugar
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp water

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 4 bone-in pork chops dry and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F; remove and rest on a plate.
Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 diced Granny Smith apple and 1 finely chopped yellow onion. Sauté over medium heat for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, and 2 tbsp water. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly into a relish.
Step 4: Spoon the warm apple-onion relish over the rested pork chops and serve immediately.