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Published April 10, 2017 | Last Updated October 11, 2022 By Barbara Bianchi 29 Comments

Quick Pan Seared Pork Chops + ButcherBox Review

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Onions and apples are a beautiful combination of flavors, in this pan seared pork chop recipe. They’re incredibly juicy when you brine them.

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A little while back, a subscription meat delivery company called ButcherBox contacted me, asking if they could include my Slow Cooker Pork Osso Buco recipe in one of their upcoming subscription boxes. Of course, I said yes. I was so excited to share this delicious recipe with more people.

Maybe you were one of their members who shared pictures of your osso buco dinner with me on Instagram. I loved seeing that everyone enjoyed the recipe so much.

ButcherBox also sent me a sample of their beef and pork box. It was so much fun when the package arrived. And I was really impressed. It had some of the most delicious cuts of meat I’ve ever tasted.

Which meat do you think I cooked first? Steak? London broil? Pork roast? Pork chops? If you guessed pork chops, you’re right. I’d been wanting to try pan searing pork chops with sweet onions and apples. The end result was absolutely mouthwatering. The onions and apples were a beautiful combination of flavors, but the pork chops were also incredibly juicy.

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Healthy Facts About ButcherBox

ButcherBox curates a selection of the tastiest cuts of grass-fed beef, organic chicken, and heritage breed pork from trusted farmers and delivers 7-10 lbs. of meat to your front door every month. You can choose from chicken, beef, or pork, always free of antibiotics and hormones! Note: ButcherBox has free delivery to 48 U.S. states.

Special Offer

I loved my delivery of ButcherBox meat and wanted you to have a chance to try it too. ButcherBox is generously offering all Gluten Free Homestead readers $10 OFF + free bacon. Who can say no to free bacon, right? Click this link to get the special offer.

Please note: I received this box for free in order to conduct this review and I do receive a small commission for referring you if you decide to subscribe. Know that I only recommend services and products that I would actually use myself.

close up of finished mealA note about These Pan Seared Pork Chops

Even if you’re on a low-carb diet like me, there is still room for a small quantity of fruit. I chose to use Gala apples because they are not as sugary as, say, Delicious apples. And they add amazing flavor to this dish as do the onions.

For the juiciest chops, the most important tip that I can give you is to brine the chops. Just soak the meat in salt water for at least an hour. This traps the moisture in the meat. Rinse the salt water off and pat dry when finished brining. You’ll be left with tenderized, juicy chops.

When I made these chops, I started brining them in the morning. So if you’re heading out to work, you can certainly start brining them before you head out, and they’ll be ready to quickly pan sear when you get home.

finished meal

Without a doubt, these heritage-bred pork chops from ButcherBox are top notch. And the free delivery service makes it easy and so convenient to keep your freezer stocked with 100% healthy meat.

If you’re having trouble finding high-quality grass-fed beef locally, then I highly recommend you give ButcherBox a try.

And if you make these quick pan seared pork chops, share your snap on Instagram and tag #glutenfreehomestead. I always love seeing your photos.

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Quick Pan Seared Pork Chops + ButcherBox Review

Onions and apples are a beautiful combination of flavors, and the pork chops are incredibly juicy when you brine them. Add one hour for pork chops to brine in the refrigerator.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword ButcherBox, gluten free, How to make juicy pork chops
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 314kcal
Author Barbara Bianchi

Ingredients

  • For Brine:

    3 cups of water

    3 tablespoons of salt

    1 bay leaf

    and 8 peppercorns

  • 6 boneless pork cutlets
  • pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 of an onion sliced
  • 1 Gala apple skinned and sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon rosemary
  • 1/4 teaspoon sage
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • For brine: Dissolve salt in water. Place meat in a large baking dish and cover with brine. Add peppercorns and bay leaf. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  • Then take the chops out, discard the brine, rinse the chops off and pat them completely dry.
  • Season the chops with pepper and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet. Sauté the onions for about 5 minutes.
  • Then add your apple slices, season with cinnamon, sage and rosemary and toss.
  • So now you're ready to pan sear the chops.
    Push the onions and apples to one side and add the chops to the skillet. Then spoon the apples and onions on top of the chops, increase the heat and sear the chops for about 3 minutes.
    Now turn them over, again spooning the onions and apples on top and sear the other side of the chops.
    As the chops cook, the sweetness of the onions and apple slices seeps into the meat and adds their lovely flavor.
  • Finally, cover and simmer for three minutes more on each side. And dinner's ready in less than 20 minutes.

Notes

For the juiciest chops, the most important tip that I can give you is to brine the chops. Just soak the meat in salt water for at least an hour. This traps the moisture in the meat. Rinse the salt water off and pat dry when finished brining. You’ll be left with tenderized, juicy chops.
When I made these chops, I started brining them in the morning. So if you’re heading out to work, you can certainly start brining them before you head out, and they’ll be ready to quickly pan sear when you get home.
Leftovers - USDA recommends using cooked leftover pork within three to four days. Cover in an airtight container and keep in your fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.5g
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  1. Sharon says

    April 13, 2017 at 9:00 pm

    my goodness this is making me drool! looks so delish! thanks for sharing.

    XO, SHARON

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    @STYLELULLABY

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      April 21, 2017 at 10:33 pm

      Ah, Starting with quality meat and brining the chops first really does make them come out juicy. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Pam Avoledo says

    April 22, 2017 at 9:12 pm

    5 stars
    The pork chops look delicious! I know what I want to have dinner sometime soon.

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      May 1, 2017 at 12:58 pm

      Thanks, Pam. I hope you love them. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Mindy says

    April 22, 2017 at 11:15 pm

    I’m so glad I read this! Two reasons, I just bought a half pig and pork chops have always been dry and I’ve always wanted to try butcher box. I didn’t know brining pork chops with salt water did the try! Also yoy convinced me now just to get the funds in order..

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      April 24, 2017 at 11:59 pm

      Perfect timing, Mindy! Brining makes all the difference in the world.

      I think you’ll be happy with the quality of the meat from ButcherBox. And please be sure to use the link to get $10 off + bacon. 💕

      Reply
  4. Lyndsay // Lyndsay's Travel Kitchen says

    April 23, 2017 at 11:41 am

    Looks great! I’ll have to check out the subscription box 🙂

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      May 1, 2017 at 12:49 pm

      Yes, check it out, Lyndsay. It’s fun to get new cuts of meat and play around with new recipes.

      Reply
  5. Gina says

    April 23, 2017 at 3:31 pm

    This sure has me tempted to give it a shot. I love pork chops and free bacon? The recipe also sounds fantastic.

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      May 1, 2017 at 12:57 pm

      Thanks, Gina. It’s fun to unpack the box and plan new meals. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Shawn Carpenter says

    March 1, 2019 at 4:57 pm

    just cleaned my plate! Delish-and healthy. Thanks for the recipe! Oh, i cooked my Butcher Box chops a tiny bit too long, which dried out my pan a little- so I did deglaze my pan with 1/4 cup Riesling and it made a tiny bit of sauce thickened w/ the sweetness or onions and apples, which was yum! If you don’t keep wine, just use stock or bone broth- I’ll be careful to watch my time precisely next time! Quick, fast, easy and healthy! Loved it!

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      March 4, 2019 at 1:20 pm

      Hey Shawn,
      So glad that you enjoyed this recipe. Thanks for the delicious deglazing tip. Yum.

      Reply
  7. Paula says

    March 10, 2019 at 5:40 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my word Barbara I was so not looking forward to waiting for the chops to brine and preparing the onions and apples but I did it and also added some grapeseed oil to the pan when I seard the chops… this is absolutely the best meat meal I’ve ever made!!! Absolutely perfect!!!! So thankful.

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      March 10, 2019 at 6:22 pm

      Yay! Paula, thanks for taking the time to come back and tell me. You made my day. 🙂 Brining the chops is definitely worth it. I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe.
      And thanks for the stars!

      Reply

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