Pan-Seared Pork Chops with ST-Spiced Apple Compote

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Tender pan-seared pork chops paired with a sweet and savory apple compote infused with warm spices inspired by ST (Structured Text) programming precision. This American-inspired St. Patrick’s Day 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 4 bone-in pork chops dry and season both sides evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Add pork chops to the skillet and sear for 4 minutes without moving until the edges are golden brown.
  4. Step 4: Flip pork chops and add 1 tbsp unsalted butter; cook for another 3-4 minutes, spooning melted butter over chops, until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  5. Step 5: Remove chops to a plate and tent loosely with foil to rest.
  6. Step 6: In the same skillet, add 2 diced medium apples, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg. Sauté over medium heat for 3 minutes until apples soften and sugar dissolves.
  7. Step 7: Stir in 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup water, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves. Simmer for 4 minutes until the compote thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  8. Step 8: Serve pork chops topped with warm apple compote.

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