Name: Apple Rosemary Pork Chops
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons neutral cooking oil; 4- 5 oz pork chops; 1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary; 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; salt; pepper; 3 medium cooking apples; 2 Tablespoons brown sugar; 1/4 c chicken broth; 3 Tablespoons butter

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Apple rosemary pork chops is a perfect fall meal. It is quick tasty skillet supper that is full of autumnal flavors.

plate of pork chop and apples with sprig of rosemary and slices of fresh apple.

If you are looking to change up your dinner routine, you should try these apple and rosemary pork chops. They are flavorful and quick, making them perfect for a busy lifestyle.

Pork and apples are such a perfect match. It is fun to put them together for a slightly sweet and savory match up.

Ingredients ready to be made into skillet pork chop and apples.

Adding herbs like rosemary accentuates the savory notes. You can also use thyme if you prefer that flavor profile.

How do I know when the pork chops are done?

The best way to ensure your meat is cooked to a safe temperature is to use a meat thermometer. Not knowing the internal temperature of your meat can cause issues.

Undercooked meat of course runs the risk of running afoul of food safety guidelines. Overcooking meat in the name of food safety can result in tough and dry chops.

Browned pork chops sitting on top of cooked apples in skillet.

Pork chops are safe when they reach an internal temperature of 145°F, the center will still have a blush of pink. You can go a little bit higher without affecting your eating experience if you prefer.

Side dish ideas

There is no point in making a quick dinner if you can’t get some side dishes done in a hurry to go with it. We love serving meals line this with buttered egg noodles on the side.

Roasted green beans or roasted brussels sprouts and carrots would be great veggie sides. Either would add that pop of green to your plate.

If you want to go full on fall, air fryer butternut squash brings the fall feelings. Or try parmesan acorn squash for a more savory twist.

More great apple and pork recipes

If you like pork loin, try making an apple stuffed pork loin. It has some similar flavors to this recipe but has a fancier spiral presentation.

Dinner plate with cooked apples and pork chop ready to eat.

Or make apple cider pulled pork for another great change. It is fabulous on sandwiches, over mashed potatoes or even served over egg noodles.

Or for a chicken option, try making chicken and apple skillet. It is delicious and similar in a lot of ways to this recipe but uses chicken thighs.

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Yield: 4 Servings