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Crispy Baked Pork Chops with Apples

Juicy oven-baked pork chops with a crispy breadcrumb coating, served alongside caramelized apples.

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Servings
4
Level
Weeknight
Crispy Baked Pork Chops with Apples

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with these Crispy Baked Pork Chops with Apples! This recipe brings together succulent pork, a golden-brown crispy coating, and the delightful sweetness of caramelized apples. It’s a comforting meal that feels a little fancy but is surprisingly simple to achieve, making it perfect for both busy evenings and relaxed weekends.

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

Main

  • 4 boneless pork chops, about 1-inch thick (4-6 oz each)
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
  • 2 medium apples (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala), cored and sliced into ½-inch wedges
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Step 2

    Pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Set up a dredging station: shallow dish with flour, another with beaten egg, and a third with panko breadcrumbs mixed with thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

  3. Step 3

    Dredge each pork chop in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in egg, letting excess drip off. Finally, press into the panko mixture, ensuring a good coating.

  4. Step 4

    Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops for 2 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer skillet to oven or place seared chops on prepared baking sheet.

  5. Step 5

    While pork chops bake, in a separate pan, melt butter and remaining 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add apple slices, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender-crisp and lightly caramelized.

  6. Step 6

    Bake pork chops for 10-15 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

  7. Step 7

    Serve crispy pork chops alongside the warm caramelized apples.

Tips

  • Don't skip patting the pork chops dry – it helps the coating stick and get crispy.
  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the panko mixture.

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