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Cris Angus, DCN, MS

Maple Dijon Pork Chops with Apples

The perfect balance of sweet, savory, and comforting flavors—making it an ideal addition to your weeknight dinner rotation or a cozy weekend meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: 30-minute-meals, American
Calories: 548
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp Butter (divided)
  • 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 3/4 lbs Pork chops (bone-in)
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp Maple syrup (organic)
  • 2 Apples (medium, peeled, cored, thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 cup Shallots (thinly sliced)
  • 2 tsp Thyme
  • 8 oz Apple cider
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard

Method
 

  1. Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Add 1/3 of the butter and the oil. Add the pork chop and season with salt and pepper. Cook for three to five minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove from the pan and set it aside.
  2. Add the remaining butter and maple syrup to the pan. Add the apples and shallots and cook for two to three minutes until the apples are tender and caramelized. Add the thyme, cider, and mustard and stir to combine.
  3. Return the pork chops to the pan. Spoon the sauce over the pork chops and cook until warmed. Season with salt and pepper, divide evenly between plates, and enjoy!
    Serving size = one pork chop with approximately one cup of apples and sauce.
    Protein 42g, Carbs 26g, Fiber 3g

Notes

This Maple Dijon Pork Chops with Apples recipe is the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and comforting flavors—making it an ideal addition to your weeknight dinner rotation or a cozy weekend meal. Juicy, bone-in pork chops are seared to golden perfection, then simmered in a rich, flavorful sauce made with pure maple syrup, tangy Dijon mustard, and apple cider. The result is a beautifully caramelized dish with layers of depth and warmth in every bite.