By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 12, 2026
Serves 4
311 cal · 40 min
Pork Chops with Caramelized Onion and Apple Compote
Recipe GLPRe01c5246a41211
Tender pork loin chops pan-seared until golden and cooked through, paired with a rich caramelized red onion and apple compote sweetened with sherry vinegar. This Mediterranean-inspired main course offers a balance of savory and slightly sweet flavors.
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Ingredients
4 boneless pork loin chops
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 large red onion, sliced
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 cup applesauce
Directions
Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt and black pepper.
Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it foams and begins to brown at the edges, about 1 minute.
Place the seasoned pork chops in the hot skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes on the first side until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 5-6 minutes on the second side until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Transfer the cooked chops to a warm plate and tent with foil.
In the same skillet, add the sliced red onion and sauté over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes deeply golden and caramelized.
Pour the sherry vinegar into the skillet with the caramelized onion and stir for 30 seconds to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
Stir in the applesauce and mix gently until well combined. Warm through for 1-2 minutes on medium heat.
Divide the pork chops among four serving plates and top each with a generous portion of the warm onion and apple compote. Serve immediately.
Comments
All ingredients are stocked at any Charlotte grocery chain—pork chops, onions, butter, and applesauce are basics, though sherry vinegar may require a quick scan at Harris Teeter or Kroger's condiment aisle rather than ALDI. The real issue is honest timing: caramelizing onions properly takes 25–30 minutes alone, making the actual cook time closer to 50 minutes, not 40. At roughly $3–4 per serving for decent pork chops and the simple supporting ingredients, the cost is solid for a weeknight protein. The dish reheats decently if covered, though the apple compote loses some brightness by the next day, and it's genuinely family-friendly with minimal fussing once onions are going.
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