Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Sage Brown Butter and Roasted Apples

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-07 · Updated 2026-08-07

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Juicy pork chops pan-seared and topped with a nutty sage brown butter sauce, served alongside sweet roasted apples. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 35 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 520 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: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces, about 1-inch thick (total 1.5 lbs) bone-in pork chops
1.5 tsp, divided salt
1 tsp, divided black pepper
4 tbsp unsalted butter
8 fresh sage leaves
2 medium, cored and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges apples
2 tbsp olive oil
2, smashed garlic cloves

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss 2 sliced medium apples with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Spread apples on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes until tender and caramelized.
Step 2: Meanwhile, season 4 bone-in pork chops evenly with 1 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon black pepper. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 3: Add pork chops to the dry hot skillet and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until a deep golden crust forms and internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove chops to a warm plate.
Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low, add 4 tablespoons unsalted butter and 8 fresh sage leaves to the skillet. Add 2 smashed garlic cloves and cook, swirling the pan, until butter turns golden brown and smells nutty, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 5: Pour the sage brown butter over the pork chops, discard garlic cloves, and serve immediately with roasted apples.