Apples and pork are a match made in heaven. Don't believe us? Try these skillet pork chops with apples and thyme and then tell us what you think. We'll wait.
When the air turns crisp and gorgeous apples start appearing by the bushel in your grocery store or at the farmers' market, it’s time to lean into fall flavours. This seared pork chop recipe pairs the tender meat with buttery sautéed apples and a hint of fresh thyme. It’s hearty and cozy, quick enough for a weeknight and special enough for Sunday supper—and most importantly? It's everything we love about autumn on a plate.
Ingredients for Skillet Pork Chops with Apples and Thyme
6–8 boneless pork loin chops
salt and pepper
canola or olive oil, for cooking
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2–4 tbsp butter
1 apple, cored and sliced
Instructions for Skillet Pork Chops with Apples and Thyme
- Pat pork chops dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Set a heavy skillet over medium-high, add a drizzle of oil and cook chops for 2–3 min per side, or until just cooked through. As the chops cook, pull the leaves off the sprigs of thyme and sprinkle over meat. Remove chops from the pan when they are finished cooking and set aside on a plate.
- To the same pan, add butter. It will foam up at first but when this subsides, add the apple slices. Cook for 2–3 min, until apples are just tender and golden.
- Serve pork chops with the sautéed apple slices.
Serves 4–6.
Originally published in ParentsCanada magazine, August/September 2016. Updated in September 2025.
