Name: Pork Chops with Apples
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 6 cups warm water; 6 Tablespoons salt; 2 Tablespoons butter (cut into 6 pieces); 6 thin sliced pork chops (about 2 pounds); 1 teaspoon seasoning salt; 1 large apple (cut into 24 thin slices)

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These baked pork chops with apples are brined for extra juiciness and perfectly seasoned for a delicious, tender bite. Topped with apples, they bake perfectly in 10-12 minutes, making for a quick and flavorful meal.

This recipe makes six servings and costs around $2.32. The entire recipe costs approximately $13.93.

A pork chop being taken from a foil-lined baking sheet.

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Easy Baked Apple Pork Chops

Hi Friends,

You should definitely try this baked pork chops with apples oven recipe because it’s one of those simple, no-fuss meals that delivers big on flavor!

The brine helps make the pork chops juicy and tender. This is an easy weeknight meal that you’ll find yourself adding to your menu plan repeatedly.

Four pork chops on a white serving platter.

What You’ll Love About These Pork Chops with Apples

Quick cooking time: Ready in just 10-12 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
Minimal prep: Easy steps with no complicated techniques involved.
Great for leftovers: Reheats well for lunch the next day!

Ingredients & Estimated Cost:

Recipe Cost: $13.93

Per Serving: $2.32

6 cups warm water – $0
6 Tablespoons salt – $0.12
2 Tablespoons butter – $0.28
6 thin sliced pork chops (about 2 pounds) – $12.98
1 teaspoon seasoning salt – $0.05
1 large apple – $0.50

The recipe cost is calculated by the amounts needed and will vary based on fluctuating grocery costs. To learn more about how I price our recipes, check out Budget Recipes Explained. The pricing for this recipe was updated in September 2024.

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How To Make Baked Pork Chops with Apples

Prep the Pork Chops

Fill a bowl with 6 cups of warm water, add salt, and stir to dissolve. Soak the pork chops for 15 minutes, then rinse with cold water and pat dry.
Place six pieces of butter on a baking sheet.

The pork chops sitting in the brine and pads of butted aded to a baking sheet.

Set a pork chop on each and sprinkle with seasoning salt.
Top with four apple slices.

The raw pork chops with seasoning and sliced apples on them.

Bake and Serve

Bake for 10-12 minutes in a preheated 400°F oven.
Let the pork rest for 3 minutes, and then serve.

The finished baked pork chops on a baking sheet and on a white plate.

***For complete recipe instructions, see the recipe card below.

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Important Recipe Tip

Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. Make sure the pork chops reach 145°F for perfect doneness—this helps avoid overcooking and keeps the meat juicy and tender! My favorite meat thermometer can be found here.

Recipe FAQs

What if I don’t have a meat thermometer?

Cook the pork chops for 10-12 minutes, and check with a knife to ensure they are no longer pink in the center.

What kind of apples go with pork?

Pork tends to be bland, so enhancing its flavor with a sweeter apple variety is best. Honeycrisp, Golden Delicious, and Pinata are the sweetest apples that hold their shape well while baking.

Can I make this recipe without brining?

Brining the pork chops is the secret sauce to this recipe. I do not recommend skipping this step. It adds moisture and flavor to the pork, resulting in juicy bites of meat.

Storage Tips

SERVE: You can keep these out for no longer than two hours.

STORE: Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

FREEZE: I do not recommend freezing this recipe because of the baked apples (when re-heated, they’ll be like mush).

Oven pork chops with apples on a plate with some rice.

Recipe Variations

For flavor variations, you can make this recipe with pears, peaches, plums, or apricots.
Sometimes, I like to add sliced onion rounds to the butter pads before placing the pork chops on the baking sheet.
I like to sprinkle the apples with cinnamon or apple pie spice during the fall.

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Pork Chops with Apples

Recipe Cost 13.98

Serving Cost 2.32

Author Jess Jankowski

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings: 6 people

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 12

Total Time 35

Equipment

mixing bowl
baking sheet
paring knife
cutting board

Ingredients

PORK CHOP BRINE:

6 cups warm water
6 Tablespoons salt

PORK CHOPS:

2 Tablespoons butter cut into 6 pieces
6 thin sliced pork chops about 2 pounds
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 large apple cut into 24 thin slices

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Instructions

BRINE PORK CHOPS:

Fill a large bowl with 6 cups of warm water. Add salt and stir until most of the salt is dissolved. Add the pork chops and let them sit for 15 minutes. (Alternatively, you can cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the fridge for up to 6 hours.)
Remove the pork chops from the bowl, rinse them with cold water, and then pat them dry with paper towels.

MAKE PORK CHOPS:

Move the oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 400° F.
Place the 6 pieces of butter on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil, and place 1 pork chop on top of each butter piece.
Sprinkle each pork chop with seasoning salt, and then top with 4 slices of apple.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Let the pork rest for 3 minutes, and then serve.

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