Pork Chops and Applesauce

A quick and easy pork chops and applesauce dinner with a savory seasoning blend and cozy, nostalgic flavor!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American, Southern

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Resting Time 5

Total Time 30

Servings people

Calories 435kcal

Author Blair Lonergan

Ingredients

For the Pork Chops:

4 thick-cut boneless pork chops (about ¾- to 1-inch thick)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon dried thyme (or ½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped)
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary (or ½ teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped)
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika
⅛ teaspoon ground sage
1 tablespoon olive oil (or more as needed to coat the pan)

For Serving:

2 cups homemade or store-bought applesauce, warm or chilled
Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley or thyme

Instructions

Season the Pork Chops

Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and sage. Rub the seasoning blend evenly onto both sides of the pork chops.

Sear the Chops

Heat the olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the pork chops and sear until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 140–145°F, about 5-6 minutes per side.

Rest

Remove the pork chops to a plate. Let them rest for about 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.

Serve

Plate each pork chop with applesauce on the side. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

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Notes

The total cooking time will vary depending on the temperature of your pan and the size and thickness of your pork chops. As a result, an instant-read meat thermometer is always the best way to know when the chops are perfectly done.

Store-bought applesauce works well for a weeknight shortcut, or you can make homemade applesauce when time allows (it's ready in less than 1 hour!).

Round out the meal with one or more easy sides like mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered egg noodles; roasted Brussels sprouts or Southern-style green beans; Aunt Bee's 3-ingredient biscuit recipe or a skillet of Southern cornbread; or a simple garden salad or fried cabbage.

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