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Easy Juicy Sheet Pan Pork Chops with Apples

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A quick and easy sheet pan recipe featuring juicy pork chops roasted with caramelized apples and warm spices, perfect for cozy dinners and busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 4 pork chops (bone-in or boneless, about 1-inch thick)
  • 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and half the cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. Core and thinly slice the apples. Toss them in a bowl with olive oil, brown sugar, remaining cinnamon, fresh thyme, and apple cider vinegar. Mix well to coat evenly.
  4. Arrange the pork chops spaced evenly on a rimmed sheet pan. Scatter the apple slices around and slightly under the chops to let the pork soak up the apple juices.
  5. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping the pork chops halfway through cooking. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  6. Remove from oven and let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes to lock in juices.
  7. Serve warm, spooning the caramelized apples over the pork chops.

Notes

Pat pork chops dry before seasoning to ensure browning. Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking; aim for 145°F internal temperature. If apples brown too quickly, tent foil loosely after flipping. Let pork rest 5 minutes before serving for juiciness. For a low-carb version, omit brown sugar and substitute apples with zucchini or Brussels sprouts.

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