Gourmet Pan-Roasted Pork Chop with Spiced Apple-Mustard Gravy
A delicious and easy recipe for pan-roasted pork chops with a flavorful apple-mustard gravy. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Equipment Needed
- Baking sheet
- Large Skillet
- Meat Thermometer
Ingredients
- 2.00 piecesBone-in Pork Chops(1.5-inch thick)
- 1.00 teaspoonKosher Salt(For seasoning)
- 1.00 teaspoonFreshly Ground Black Pepper(For seasoning)
- 2.00 tablespoonsUnsalted Butter(For searing)
- 2.00 piecesHoneycrisp Apples(Cored and sliced)
- 1.00 mediumYellow Onion(Finely diced)
- 2.00 teaspoonsFresh Thyme(Freshly chopped)
- 1.00 tablespoonGluten-Free All-Purpose Flour(For thickening)
- 1.00 cupChicken Broth(Low sodium)
- 2.00 tablespoonsDijon Mustard(For flavor)
- 1.00 tablespoonMaple Syrup(For sweetness)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat pork chops dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops on one side until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Add apple slices to the other side of the pan.
Estimated time: 8 minutes
Flip pork chops and continue to cook until browned on both sides. Stir apples occasionally.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Transfer pork chops and apples to a foil-lined baking sheet.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Estimated time: 15 minutes
While pork chops bake, melt remaining butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add onion and thyme; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Stir in gluten-free flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and Dijon mustard.
Estimated time: 3 minutes
Bring to a simmer and cook until gravy thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Estimated time: 3 minutes
If desired, stir in maple syrup for extra sweetness.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Serve pork chops topped with apple-mustard gravy and enjoy!
Estimated time: 2 minutes