Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Baden-Württemberg Apple-Onion Compote

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-24 · Updated 2026-05-24

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Juicy pork chops pan-seared to golden perfection, topped with a sweet and savory apple-onion compote inspired by Baden-Württemberg's regional flavors. This German-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pork chops, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 German cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces, 6 oz each pork chops
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium, thinly sliced yellow onion
2 medium, peeled and diced apples (preferably Braeburn or Gala)
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup water

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Instructions

Step 1: Season 4 pork chops with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly on both sides. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Add the pork chops to the skillet and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 145°F). Remove chops and set aside, keeping warm.
Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 medium thinly sliced yellow onion and sauté for 5 minutes over medium heat until softened and translucent.
Step 4: Add 2 diced medium apples, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar to the onions. Stir well and cook for 3 minutes until apples begin to soften.
Step 5: Pour in 1/4 cup water and sprinkle 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves. Simmer the compote for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 6: Spoon the apple-onion compote generously over the pork chops before serving.