Hey there. Apple Lemon-Pepper Pork Chops is my latest culinary adventure. It requires NO chopping, 1 pan, and majority of the cooking is in the oven. What could be better than simple, savory and a little sweet.
Cooking Equipment Must Haves
Apple Lemon-Pepper Pork Chops requires an oven safe pan since you will start on the stove top and move it to the oven to finish cooking. Cast iron or a stainless steal skillet are excellent options. If you are using the 2 inch pork chops, you will want a large pan that can easily 3-4 pork chops.
Tongs are a must for this recipe. Not only does it help with searing the outside, they are handy when flipping the pork chops in the hot apple juice. You will want to pay extra attention to not burn yourself when flipping the chops.
Simple, Savory and a little sweet”
Ingredient Modifications
Pork chops come in many different thicknesses. If you are unable to find 2 inch pork chops, the thinner versions also work well. I recommend reducing the sear time to 1 minute on each side and cook for 10 minutes on each side in the oven. Remember, always use a cooking thermometer to check the internal done temp. It should read 145 degrees before it is safe to eat.
For ease of use or cooking I use Martinelli’s Apple Juice in the single serve glass bottles. This comes out to 1 1/4 cup of apple juice.
Apple Lemon-Pepper Pork Chop Pairings
There are so many great options to bring the Apple Lemon-Pepper Pork Chop from a main to full meal. First, check out my air fried Brussel sprout recipe or Arugula Pepper Side Salad. If your looking for an easy simmer pot recipe I highly recommend Simmered Green Beans and White Mushrooms
Apple Lemon-Pepper Pork Chop
Equipment
- 1 oven safe pan large
- 1 tongs
- 1 oven mitts
- 1 meat thermometer
Ingredients
- 3 whole pork chops 2 inch thick
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning I use Simply Organic
- 1 1/4 cup apple juice I use Martinelli's single serve apple juice bottles.
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp ground mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325.
- Turn stove top to medium heat and add olive oil.
- Season both sides of pork chops with lemon-pepper seasoning sugar, and ground mustard. Add to pan when olive oil glistens.
- Sear chops for 5 minutes on one side. Using tongs flip to the other side and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Using tongs sear the sides of all pork chops until they are brown.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 2 minutes so the pan can cool down. Add apple juice and place in oven.
- After cooking for 20 minutes, turn pork chops to the other side and cook for another 20 minutes.
- Using a meat thermometer, check to see if the pork chops are 145 degrees. Once the correct temperature is reached pull the pan out. Remove pork chops and let rest for 3 minutes
- Salt to desired taste and enjoy.
