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Bacon Apple Pork Chops

11/29/18 | 30 Minutes or Less, Main Dish, Recipes & Tips

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Bacon apple pork chops are packed with flavor and done in just 30 minutes! Everyone will love this incredible, one-pan recipe. #appleporkchops #appleporkchopsskillet #baconappleporkchops #porkchoprecipes #porkrecipes

Bacon apple pork chops are packed with flavor and done in just 30 minutes! Everyone will love this incredible, one-pan recipe. 

This post is sponsored by ThermoWorks, all opinions expressed are my own. Read more about sponsored content on my website here.

I am so excited to be working with one of my favorite companies ever. I have been using my ThermoWorks Classic Thermapen for over 8 years. Before I bought it, I tried a few other thermometers that only lasted for a few months each. You do the math, this one is well worth the investment.

Since I purchased my Thermapen years ago, ThermoWorks has released an updated model. The Thermapen Mk4, the same design but with some updated features like being fully waterproof (definitely need this feature!) and I love my MK4 even more than my classic Thermapen.

You will love this Pork Apple Recipe

Let’s talk about these pork chops with apples. Words truly cannot describe how delicious this recipe is. I knew when I was recipe testing it would be delicious, but it is really good and turned out so incredible. 

This recipe is packed with protein and flavor, from the pork chops and softened apples to the thickened sauce and bacon, this is one dish that is sure to elevate your meal. Serve it up to impress dinner guests or make it for a quick weeknight dinner option. There’s no wrong time for this recipe.

Skillet Apple Pork Chops Ingredients

  • Thick cut bacon
  • Olive oil
  • Bone-in pork chops
  • Red onion
  • Minced garlic
  • Sliced apple
  • Chicken broth
  • Apple juice
  • Apple cider vinegar
  • Dijon mustard
  • Ground sage
  • Dried rosemary
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Butter

For the exact amounts needed, please see the recipe card below.

What kind of apple goes best with pork?

Apples pair well with pork because they offer a slight sweet and tart flavor to the dish. This pairing can lighten the flavors of the pork and bring them out. Because of this, using an apple with a strong flavor that is sweeter is best. I like Honeycrisp apples or granny smith apples for this recipe.

Ingredients and ThermoWorks Thermapen MK4 ready to make apple pork chops.

How to make this Pork Apple recipe

  1. In a large skillet on the stove, cook your bacon until it is almost crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan and then chop them into smaller pieces.
  2. Reserve 3 tablespoons of bacon grease from the pan in another container and discard the rest.
  3. Season your pork chops with salt and pepper.
  4. Heat the pan to medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil.
  5. Add in the pork chops.
  6. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they are nicely browned and the internal temp is between 140-145 degrees F.
  7. Remove the pork chops from the pan and place them on a plate. Cover with foil.
  8. Add your reserved bacon grease to the pan over medium heat.
  9. Add in the onions and cook for 3 minutes or until softened. Add in the garlic.
  10. Add the apples, sage, rosemary, salt, and pepper, and cook for an additional minute.
  11. Add in the chicken broth, apple juice, cider vinegar, and dijon mustard. Stir together to combine.
  12. Bring the liquid to a simmer and allow to simmer until reduced by almost half. This should take about 5 minutes.
  13. Turn the heat to low and add in your butter, stirring until combined.
  14. Now add your pork chops back into the pan along with any of the juices that may be on the plate. Cook until the final temp of the pork chops has reached at least 145 degrees F, but up to 160 degrees F depending on how you like your pork.
  15. Serve warm and top with bacon and spoon apples and sauce over the top.
Thermapen Mk4 being used in apple bacon pork chops.
Checking the temperature of the apple pork chops recipe with the Thermapen MK4.
Reduced sauce for apple pork chop recipe.
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What temperature should Apple Pork Chops be cooked to?

When cooking chops or steaks or chicken, it’s so important to get the temperature right. Under cooked meat can make you sick and overcooked meat is dry and will ruin your whole recipe!

An internal temperature of 145º F is considered medium for pork, any lower than that is not recommended, and well done is 160ºF. I typically like to stay between 150º and 155º for a final temperature, but you cook them to your preference. 

The cut of your pork chops will alter the cooking time. Thinner pork chops will need less time, thicker pork chops will need more time. 

Pork Apple Recipe Tips

  • I cook the bacon first and add it back in at the end because I like it to stay crisp and not soggy. You can add it back in when you add the butter if you’d like it to soften up a bit. 
  • Cooking the red onion in the bacon grease really is necessary, trust me on this! It is just another layer of complementary flavor that sends the pork chops and apples over the top.  
  • When you remove the pork chops from the pan, it’s really important to tent them with foil. This keeps them warm while you make the quick sauce and also helps bring them up to temperature.
  • Reducing the sauce is really important to the flavor of the recipe, don’t skip this step! The sauce will look like the photo below when it is reduced enough, by about one-third. 
  • Once the sauce is made, be sure to pour any accumulated juices from the pork chops back in when you add them back into the pan. That is where the great flavor is!
I am so excited to be working with one of my favorite companies ever! I have been using my ThermoWorks Thermapen Mk4 for over 8 years. Before I bought it, I tried a few other thermometers that only lasted for a few months each. You do the math! This one is well worth the investment.  This apple and pork chops recipe is sponsored by ThermoWorks because I use my Thermapen MK4 at least 3 times a week in my kitchen. Especially in recipes like this! It's a kitchen essential.  When cooking chops or steaks or chicken, it's so important to get the temperature right. Undercooked meat can make you sick and overcooked meat is dry and will ruin your whole recipe! Let's talk about these apple pork chops. Words truly cannot describe how delicious this recipe is, my friends! I knew when I was recipe testing it would be delicious, but it is really good and turned out so incredible.  I cook the bacon first and add it back in at the end because I like it to stay crisp and not get too soggy. You can add it back in when you add the butter if you'd like it to soften up a bit.  Cooking the purple onion in the bacon grease really is necessary, trust me on this! It is just another layer of complimentary flavor that sends the pork chops and apples over the top.   When you remove the pork chops from the pan, it's really important to tent them with foil. This keeps them warm while you make the quick sauce and also helps bring them up to temperature. An internal temperature of 145º F is considered medium for pork, any lower than that is not recommended and well done is 160ºF. I typically like to stay between 150º and 155º for a final temperature, but you cook them to your preference.  The Thermapen MK4 makes this super easy. No wires or cords, it's just a small hand-held thermometer that reads almost instantly. You know the temperature within seconds, so there is no time wasted in this quick pork and apple dinner! Once the sauce is made, be sure to pour any accumulated juices from the pork chops back in when you add them back into to the pan. That is where the great flavor is! I love serving these bacon apple pork chops with a simple green salad, or if your family requires more rib-sticking dinners {like mine!} I plate it with rice, couscous, or mashed potatoes. Just remember that this really is a fast recipe though, so plan your side accordingly! 30-minutes until a flavor-packed dinner and only one pan? Sounds like a winner to me.  [et_bloom_inline optin_id=

The Thermapen MK4 makes this super easy. No wires or cords, it’s just a small hand-held thermometer that reads almost instantly. You know the temperature within seconds, so there is no time wasted in this quick pork and apple dinner!

Be sure to look at the recommended products section below and click over to see which thermometer from ThermoWorks is right for you. You can’t go wrong with a Thermapen MK4 in my opinion, waterproof and you know it will last for years to come! Here are some photos of mine, I love the rotating display. 

Apples and Pork Chops FAQ

Are pork chops healthy?

Pork chops are a healthy red meat option and they’re packed with nutrients. This recipe uses deliciously lean pork chops and apples to create a great meal that tastes comforting and fabulous.

Can pork chops be pink?

If you find that the pork chops with apples and onion are still a little pink when sliced, that’s okay. Pork is safe to consume at 145 degrees F which at this temp means that the pork will still have a slight pink hue to the meat. If you don’t want pinkness to show, cook the pork longer until it reaches closer to 160 degrees F.

Which pork chops are best?

For this recipe, you will want a thicker, bone-in cut chop. This means that they should be about ½ an inch thick, if not a little thicker. Thinner pork chops will cook much faster and can dry out before the recipe has finished but thicker cut chops are much more forgiving and will give you a juicy tender result.

What is the secret to making tender pork chops?

The secret to making tender pork chops is to not overcook them. Pork is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 160ºF. If it is over cooked, it will be tough.

Bacon apple pork chops are packed with flavor and done in just 30 minutes! Everyone will love this incredible, one-pan recipe. #appleporkchops #appleporkchopsskillet #baconappleporkchops #porkchoprecipes #porkrecipes

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Bacon apple pork chops are packed with flavor and done in just 30 minutes! Everyone will love this incredible, one-pan recipe. #appleporkchops #appleporkchopsskillet #baconappleporkchops #porkchoprecipes #porkrecipes
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Pork Chops and Apples with Bacon

Bacon apple pork chops are packed with flavor and done in just 30 minutes! Everyone will love this incredible, one-pan recipe. 
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Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword apple pork chops, pork chops and apples, pork chops and apples recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 477kcal
Author Alli
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Equipment

  • Thermoworks MK4 Thermapen
  • Redmond Real Salt

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon thick-cut
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 pork chops bone-in, about 1 inch thick, see note
  • 1/4 cup red onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium apple sliced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup apple juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 3 tablespoons butter cold
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Instructions

  • Cook the bacon until almost crisp. Remove from pan and chop. 
  • Reserve 3 tablespoons bacon grease from the pan and discard the rest. 
  • Season pork chops with salt and pepper. 
  • Over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of oil to the same pan the bacon was cooked in. Add the pork chops into the pan. 
  • Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until nicely browned and the internal temperature is between 140º and 145º F (see note). This is easily done with a ThermoWorks Thermapen MK4 Thermometer. 
  • Remove from pan, set aside and cover with foil. 
  • In the same pan, add in the reserved bacon grease over medium heat. 
  • Add the onions and cook for 3 minutes, until softened. Add in the garlic. 
  • Add the apples, sage, rosemary, salt, pepper and cook 1 more minute. 
  • Add in the chicken broth, apple juice, cider vinegar, and dijon mustard. Stir. 
  • Bring to simmer and simmer until reduced by almost half, about 5 minutes (see the video if you are unsure what this should look like). 
  • Turn heat to low and add the butter. Stir until combined. 
  • Add the pork chops back in, along with any accumulated juices, cook until final temperature is at least 145º, up to 160º for well done pork chops. Top with bacon and spoon apples and sauce over the top. 

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Notes

The cut of your pork chops will alter the cooking time. Thinner pork chops will need less time, thicker pork chops will need more time. 

Nutrition

Calories: 477kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 422mg | Potassium: 645mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Vitamin C: 5.4mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.9mg
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  1. Bob Wegman says

    October 25, 2022 at 8:10 AM

    I made this tonight, and it was fabulous!

    Reply
  2. Taba says

    September 15, 2021 at 1:41 PM

    5 stars
    Super good!! My husband couldn’t stop praising it!!

    Reply
    • Alli says

      September 16, 2021 at 7:17 PM

      So glad it was a hit!

      Reply
  3. Sherrie says

    March 28, 2021 at 7:25 PM

    5 stars
    Amazing recipe! We absolutely loved it and will make it again! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Alli says

      March 31, 2021 at 10:39 PM

      So happy to hear that, Sherrie! Thank you!

      Reply
  4. sue says

    August 15, 2020 at 3:42 AM

    5 stars
    very very tasty, husband loved it

    Reply
    • Alli says

      August 15, 2020 at 7:23 PM

      So glad to hear that, Sue!

      Reply
  5. Morgan@ChasingBites says

    July 9, 2019 at 5:46 PM

    Pork on pork? Yes! My husband really liked this when I made it for him. I’m always trying new pork chop recipes and this is going in my rotation. Thanks!

    Reply
  6. Alli says

    December 3, 2018 at 11:06 PM

    5 stars
    So flavorful and fast!

    Reply

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