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Grilled Pork Loin Chops with Savory Apple–Onion Pan Sauce + Roasted Carrots & Yukon Golds

Juicy grilled pork chops with a quick stovetop apple–onion pan sauce (savory, not sweet) and roasted carrots + potatoes. Very “late winter in WA” (apples + storage roots).

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Ingredients

  • Tyson Boneless Pork Loin Center-Cut Chops 2 chops (about 10–12 oz total) $6.79 (per lb)
  • Large Fuji Apple – Each 1 apple, thinly sliced $1.99
  • Jumbo Yellow Onions 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced $1.29 sale (per lb)
  • Fresh Carrots 12 oz, cut into 1/2-inch sticks $1.69 (per lb)
  • Yukon Gold Potatoes 12 oz, cut into 1-inch chunks $1.49 (per lb)
  • Kroger® Fat Free Reduced Sodium Beef Broth (32 oz) 1/2 cup (or use chicken broth if you have it) $2.49
  • Fresh Organic Lemon - Each 1 tbsp juice (optional, to brighten sauce) $1.69
  • Olive oil 2 tbsp, divided
  • Butter (optional) 1 tbsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Dried thyme or fresh thyme (optional) 1/2 tsp dried (or 1 tsp fresh)

Instructions

  1. Roast the sides (oven): Heat oven to 425°F. Toss carrots + potatoes with 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme (optional). Roast 25–35 minutes, tossing once, until browned and tender.
  2. Grill the chops: Preheat grill to medium-high. Pat chops dry; season well with salt and pepper and rub with a little oil. Grill about 3–5 minutes per side (depends on thickness) to 145°F internal. Rest 5 minutes.
  3. Make apple–onion pan sauce (stove): While chops rest, heat 1/2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium. Add onion with a pinch of salt; cook 3 minutes. Add sliced apple; cook 3–4 minutes until slightly softened and browned at edges.
  4. Deglaze: Add 1/2 cup broth; simmer 3–5 minutes to reduce. Off heat, add 1 tbsp butter (optional) and a squeeze of lemon juice if using. Taste and adjust salt/pepper.
  5. Serve: Plate chops with roasted carrots + potatoes and spoon apple–onion sauce over the pork.

Health notes: ~650–900 kcal/serving depending on chop thickness and butter use. Add extra carrots and keep sauce light for a leaner plate.

Drink pairing: Washington Pinot Noir (great with pork + apples). Also works with WA Chardonnay (lightly oaked) if you prefer white.

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