Pork Chops with Apple Onion Rosemary Pan Sauce & Buttered Carrots
These pork chops come to the table with a glossy apple-onion-rosemary pan sauce that tastes rich, savory, and just sweet enough. Buttered carrots and lemony greens keep the plate bright and balanced, giving you a bistro-style dinner that feels warm, elegant, and completely weeknight-doable.
Ingredients
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Tyson Boneless Pork Loin Center-Cut Chops1 lb, about 2 chops, 3/4 to 1 inch thick 6.79
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Simple Truth Organic® Pink Lady Apples – 2 Pound Bag1 apple 3.99
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Jumbo Yellow Onions1/4 lb 1.49
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Carrots1 lb 1.69
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Organic Kale1/2 lb 2.99
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Simple Truth Organic® Rosemary0.5 oz 2.79
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Fresh Organic Lemon - Each1 each 2.00
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Garlic1 ct 1.50
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Olive oil2 tbsp, divided
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Butter2 tbsp, divided
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Chicken broth or water1 cup
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Kosher salt1 1/4 tsp
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Black pepper3/4 tsp
Instructions
- Peel 1 pound carrots and cut on a diagonal. Thinly slice 1/4 pound yellow onion. Core and thinly slice 1 apple. Chop 1 teaspoon rosemary leaves. Mince 2 cloves garlic. Strip the tough stems from 1/2 pound kale and tear the leaves into pieces.
- Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil and cook the carrots for 6 to 8 minutes until just tender. Drain, then toss with 1 tablespoon butter, a pinch of salt, black pepper, and a small squeeze of lemon.
- Pat dry the pork chops and season with 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Cook the 2 pork chops for about 4 to 5 minutes per side if they are 3/4 to 1 inch thick, until browned and the center reaches 145°F. Transfer to a plate to rest.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and the sliced onion. Cook 3 minutes until softened. Add the apple and cook 2 more minutes. Stir in the rosemary and garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add 1 cup chicken broth or water and simmer 4 to 5 minutes until lightly reduced into a true pan sauce. Swirl in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Return the pork chops briefly to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them.
- In a second pan or the emptied carrot pot, add the kale with 2 tablespoons water and cook 2 to 3 minutes until wilted. Season with a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of salt.
- Plate the kale and buttered carrots first, then top with the pork chops and spoon over the apple-onion-rosemary pan sauce.
Cook time: 40 minutes
Estimated cost: $20-24
Health notes: Approx. 610 calories per serving. About 34g protein, 23g carbohydrates, 39g fat, 5g fiber. Comforting and satisfying, with a solid balance of protein and vegetables.
Drink pairing: Unoaked Chardonnay complements the apple and rosemary beautifully, while Pinot Noir brings a gentle earthiness that suits pork and onions.