Pan-Seared Pork Chops with English Mustard and Apple Compote

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Juicy pork chops pan-seared to golden perfection, served with a tangy English mustard and sweet apple compote that balances savory and fruit flavors. This English-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 English cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season 4 bone-in 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.
  2. Step 2: Add the pork chops and sear for 4 minutes on each side until a golden crust forms and internal temperature reaches 145°F; remove and keep warm.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, melt 1 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 2 diced apples and sauté for 3 minutes until they start to soften.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1/4 cup water. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the apples are tender and the mixture thickens.
  5. Step 5: Off heat, whisk 2 tbsp English mustard into the apple compote, then spoon the compote over the pork chops before serving.

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