Sheet Pan Roasted Pork Chops with Apples and Onions
This one-pan pork chop dinner is as simple as it is flavorful. The pork chops are rubbed with a mixture of garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper, then roasted with apples and onions until the pork is cooked through and the apples and onions are tender. The whole dish is finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
This recipe is inspired by the classic French dish of pork chops with apples and onions. I've simplified the recipe to make it more weeknight-friendly, but it still has all the flavor of the original. The key to this dish is to use a good quality pork chop. I like to use a bone-in pork chop, as it has more flavor than a boneless chop. You can also use a pork loin chop, which is a bit leaner. Whichever type of pork chop you use, make sure it's at least 1-inch thick. This will help to ensure that the pork chop cooks through evenly without drying out.
Sheet Pan Roasted Pork Chops with Apples and Onions Sheet Pan Roasted Pork Chops with Apples and Onions Sheet Pan Roasted Pork Chops with Apples and Onions Sheet Pan Roasted Pork Chops with Apples and Onions
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 25 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 4 boneless pork chops (1-inch thick)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 apples, peeled and sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  3. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork chops.
  4. Place the pork chops, apples, and onions on a baking sheet.
  5. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pork chops are cooked through and the apples and onions are tender.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Why It Works
  • The combination of pork, apples, and onions is a classic for a reason. The pork is savory and juicy, the apples are sweet and tart, and the onions add a bit of pungency. The flavors all work together perfectly to create a delicious and satisfying meal.
  • Roasting the pork chops with the apples and onions helps to caramelize the sugars in the fruit and vegetables, which gives them a delicious browned flavor. The pork chops also benefit from the juices that are released from the apples and onions, which helps to keep them moist and flavorful.
  • The addition of fresh parsley at the end of cooking adds a bright and herbaceous flavor to the dish. It's a simple touch that really brightens up the flavors of the pork, apples, and onions.