Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Honey-Apple Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

Juicy pork chops pan-seared to golden perfection, finished with a sweet and tangy honey-apple glaze inspired by regional orchard 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 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.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces, about 6 oz each bone-in pork chops
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 3 tbsp regional apple honey
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup, small dice diced apple

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops 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.
2. Step 2: Add pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 145°F). Remove chops and keep warm.
3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add 1/2 cup diced apple, and sauté for 2 minutes until softened. Stir in 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 3 tbsp regional apple honey, and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, cooking for 3-4 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and whisk in 1 tbsp unsalted butter until glossy. Spoon the honey-apple glaze over the pork chops and serve immediately.