Sage-Infused Pork Chops with Apple Compote

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Pan-seared pork chops with a sweet-tart apple compote and fresh sage, perfect for fall dinners. This American-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, olive oil, apples for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 500 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: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 500 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 4 bone-in pork chops (1.5 inches thick) dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet, then add 2 medium diced apples and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Pour in 1/4 cup chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up browned bits from the pan.
  6. Step 6: Return pork chops to the skillet, nestling them among the apples. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15-20 minutes until pork reaches 145°F internal temperature.
  7. Step 7: Remove pork chops and set aside. Increase heat to medium-high and simmer sauce for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.
  8. Step 8: Stir in 1 tablespoon butter until melted, then spoon sauce over pork chops and serve immediately.

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