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Weeknight Pork and Apple Skillet

A sweet and savory skillet meal featuring tender pork, crisp apples, and onions, ready in under 30 minutes.

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Servings
2
Level
Weeknight
Weeknight Pork and Apple Skillet

Embrace the cozy flavors of autumn any time of year with this delightful Weeknight Pork and Apple Skillet! This recipe brings together tender pork, sweet-tart apples, and caramelized onions in one pan for a meal that's both comforting and incredibly quick to prepare. It's simple enough for a busy weeknight, yet special enough to feel like a treat.

Ingredients

Yield: 2 servings

Main

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch medallions
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 large apple (like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), cored and sliced
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup or brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp chicken broth
  • Fresh thyme leaves, for garnish (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Season pork medallions generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. Step 2

    Add pork to the hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until nicely browned. Remove pork from skillet and set aside on a plate.

  3. Step 3

    Reduce heat to medium. Add sliced onion and apple to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly caramelized.

  4. Step 4

    In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup (or brown sugar), and chicken broth. Pour this sauce over the onions and apples in the skillet. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

  5. Step 5

    Return the cooked pork to the skillet, nestled into the sauce, apples, and onions. Cook for another 3-5 minutes, or until the pork is fully cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly. Garnish with fresh thyme, if desired, and serve immediately.

Tips

  • Use pork chops instead of tenderloin (adjust cooking time slightly for thickness).
  • Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the apples for extra autumnal flavor.
  • Serve this delicious skillet meal with a side of rice, quinoa, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

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