Skillet Pork Chops with Apples & Onion

Name: Skillet Pork Chops with Apples & Onion
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each); 3 medium apples, cut into wedges; 1 large onion, cut into thin wedges; 1/4 cup water; 1/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Pork chops with apples and onions is a timeless pairing; the combination of the simple ingredients yields a savory entree that's sweet, tart and perfectly saucy.

Ingredients

4 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each)
3 medium apples, cut into wedges
1 large onion, cut into thin wedges
1/4 cup water
1/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Place a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; brown pork chops on both sides, about 4 minutes. Remove from pan.
In same skillet, combine apples, onion and water. Place pork chops over apple mixture; drizzle chops with vinaigrette. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until a thermometer inserted in chops reads 145°, 3-5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 pork chop with 3/4 cup apple mixture: 360 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 545mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 3g fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 fruit, 1 fat.

Simple recipes that land on the table fast are lifesavers. I serve skillet pork chops with veggies and, when my husband lobbies, cornbread stuffing. —Tracey Karst, Ponderay, Idaho

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