Easy Baked Pork Chops with Apples

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What could be better than apples and pork chops? My recipe for Easy Baked Pork Chops with Apples is a weeknight favorite. It is so easy to prepare and so incredibly delicious!

Oven-baked apple pork chops are a quick and easy dinner recipe that is perfect for Fall or really any time of year. 30 minutes from start to finish and this tasty dinner is on the table and will have your family drooling!

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• Oven-Baked Pork Chops with Apples
• Seasonings for Pork Chops
• Sliced Baked Apples
• FAQs
• Recipe Substitutions
• Best Apples for Baking
• Ingredients for Apple Baked Pork Chops
• How to Make Apple Pork Chops
• Recipe Tips
• Side Dishes for Pork Chops
• Easy Pork Recipes
• What to Do with Leftover Pork Chops
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Made all in one pan, this recipe is guaranteed to be an easy Sunday dinner idea the family will request again and again.

Oven-Baked Pork Chops with Apples

Everyone loves a one-pot dinner, right? I know I do, especially when it can be on the table in around 30 minutes. That is the best part about oven-baked meals, they are super quick to make and so delicious.

Pork chops are so versatile, they are truly a staple at our home because they cook up so quickly. One of our other easy dishes to whip up quickly is our Southern Smothered Pork Chop Skillet.

Seasonings for Pork Chops

One of the great flavors in this easy Baked Apple Pork Chops dinner is sage and thyme. They are part of the reason this dish is just bursting with flavor!

If you have fresh herbs, go ahead and use them up in this recipe. Here’s the best part, these flavorful pork chops are just as good using dried herbs that you have in your pantry.

Sliced Baked Apples

If you have ever tried apple sauce on the side of pork, this version is so much better! One of the things I love about this recipe is that the apples are left in slices and a bit firm.

Sliced baked apples are so sweet and out of this world. The sweetness really comes out when they bake alongside the pork. 

FAQs

Recipe Substitutions

• You can use bone-in or boneless pork chops in this recipe. They both work really well.
• The sweet apples are enhanced by a little kick of Marsala (a sweet wine).  If you don’t have Marsala on hand, a sweet sherry or light port will do the trick.

Best Apples for Baking

We recommend these apples when baking apples because they will not fall apart during the baking process. 

• Honeycrisp 
• Granny Smith Apples
• Braeburn
• Rome 
• Golden Delicious
• Gala
• If you haven’t tried this new variety, Rubyfrost, it is a must! It’s texture and vanilla flavor make it great for snacking, but it’s sturdy enough for baking. It is a perfect choice for this dish.
• The other new variety worth mentioning is the Jazz apple. They are extra juicy with a sweet-tart flavor similar to pears. They do really well in all baked recipes.

Ingredients for Apple Baked Pork Chops

• pork chops on the bone about ¾ inch thick
• olive oil
• salt + pepper to taste
• brown sugar
• fresh sage leaves or 1 tablespoon dried sage
• butter
• chicken stock
• marsala wine
• thyme leaves or 1 tablespoon dried sage
• apples, sliced

How to Make Apple Pork Chops

The seasoned pork chops are first seared to get a little color and intensify the flavor. Then, you’ll start adding the other ingredients.

1. Preheat the oven to 450° F.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Rub the pork chops with olive oil, followed by the salt, pepper, and sugar. Make sure to coat evenly.
3. Once the skillet is hot, add the pork chops. Sear them on one side for about 2 minutes. Add the sage leaves to the pan and turn the pork chops to sear the other side.
4. Add the butter to the pan a let it melt and brown a little.
5. Gradually pour in the chicken stock and marsala.
6. Mix well, then add the thyme leaves. Bring the sauce to a boil.
7. Add the sliced apples. Turn off the heat and transfer the skillet to the oven.
8. Bake for around 15 minutes.
9. The sauce should be nice and thick. If the sauce is not thick enough, remove the pork chops from the pan and simmer the sauce on low on the stovetop.

Recipe Tips

• I prefer bone-in pork chops but boneless also work well.
• You can substitute sherry or port for the marsala wine.
• If you want a thicker sauce, transfer the pork chops to a warm plate and cover them with foil. Heat the sauce in the skillet for a few minutes until it thickens up.

Side Dishes for Pork Chops

• Creamy Mashed Potatoes
• Garlic Parmesan Roasted Carrots
• Instant Pot Candied Carrots Recipe
• Mushroom Risotto
• Green Bean Almondine

When Fall comes around, you can always smell apples and pumpkin flavors coming from my kitchen. This recipe along with Starbucks Pumpkin Bread are staples at our home this time of year!

Easy Pork Recipes

• Sous Vide Pork Chops
• Smothered Pork Chops
• Pork Butt
• Honey Pepper Pork Stir Fry

What to Do with Leftover Pork Chops

Use leftovers to make our incredible Philly Pork Sandwich! This is my favorite way to use leftover pork chops. I first tried this sandwich in Philly and knew I had to make it at home. It’s delicious!

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Photo Credit: Marie Roffey