Join me as I prepare the best Pork Chops for a cozy winter dinner. These Pork Chops are the best because they are thick-cut bone-in chops topped with scrumptious Caramelized Onions and Fried Apples.

I also show you how to make a delicious German Potato Salad, and then I round out the meal with Homemade Sauerkraut and Sweet Fermented Red Cabbage that also have accompanying videos and printable recipes:

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Create a Cozy Winter Dinner Menu

Rather than just one simple recipe, I thought it would be helpful to create an entire winter meal for you to take advantage of some of the traditional “nutrient dense” foods we have been learning how to make.

Plus, in my recipe video, I share the importance of why you should buy pork chops—or any meat for that matter—on the bone. And it has a lot more to do than just having bones leftover to make nutritious bone broth. But that is certainly a side benefit!

Our cozy winter dinner meal includes:

In this video, I show you how to make the Pork Chops and German Potato Salad. Plus, if you read on, I share links to the videos and printable recipes for how to make Sauerkraut and Sweetened Fermented Red Cabbage.

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More Side Dishes for Pork Chops

In addition to German Potato Salad, no pork chop meal would be complete without Sauerkraut and Red Cabbage. These are the perfect accompaniments to this cozy meal, not only in flavor but to aid in digestion since they are fermented foods.

Traditional Sauerkraut and Sweet Fermented Red Cabbage are easy to make, and I show you how in the step-by-step videos below.

More Dinner Recipes

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I also show you how to make two wonderfully easy chicken dinners perfect for beginners, including:

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Pork Chops with Caramelized Onions and Fried Apples

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Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 1 hour 10 minutes
Total: 1 hour 20 minutes
Yield: 3 generous servings
Make this hearty meal with a German twist.

Equipment

  • Wide sauté pan or Dutch oven

Ingredients

  • 3 Pork chops, thick-cut bone-in
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 6 tbsp Butter, divided
  • 3 Onions, yellow or white, sliced into thin strips
  • 3 Apples, preferably firm, cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 2 cups Apple cider or apple juice

Instructions 

  • Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a wide saucepan or Dutch oven on medium heat.
  • Generously salt and pepper one side of the pork chops.
  • Once the butter has melted and is sizzling in the pan, place the seasoned side down of the pork chops into the pan.
  • Salt and pepper the top side of the pork chops.
  • Sear the pork chops on each side for approximately 3 minutes until they develop a golden-brown crust.
  • Remove the pork chops to a platter and set them aside.
  • Add onions to the pan and caramelize. This process takes approximately 10 minutes.
  • Add the pork chops back into the pan by placing them on top of the onions.
  • Pour the apple cider into the pan.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, cover, and allow to simmer for one hour on medium low heat.
  • After one hour, remove the pork chops and onions from the pan to a clean platter and tent with foil to keep warm.
  • Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter to the pan and allow it to dissolve in the apple cider. Add the apples and toss well.
  • Bring the mixture up to a medium simmer, cover, and allow the entire contents to simmer for 10 minutes.
  • After 10 minutes, remove the lid, turn the heat to high, and allow the liquid to begin to thicken. This may take only about 1 minute. Watch closely and stir well to make sure the apples do not stick to the bottom of the pan. Once they are coated with the thickened apple cider, they are done.
  • Plate a pork chop and top with the onions and apples. Enjoy!

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Notes

If you increase the recipe, you will need one additional onion and one additional apple for each additional pork chop.
If you double the recipe to six pork chops, you will need to add one additional cup of apple cider or apple juice.
Find this recipe and video at https://marysnest.com/how-to-make-the-best-pork-chops-for-a-cozy-winter-dinner/
Find the German Potato Salad recipe at https://marysnest.com/how-to-make-a-tasty-german-potato-salad/
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  1. Linda says:

    5 stars
    Hi Maty!
    We had these pork chops tonight! They were absolutely delicious. My husband wants to invite his friend over and have me serve these. On this cold, wet, Island night they were perfect. Thank you Mary!
    PSโ€ฆ.next beef stew!

    1. Mary Bryant Shrader says:

      Hi Linda,

      I’m so glad you and your husband enjoyed the pork chops! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Love and God bless,
      Mary

  2. Melissa Frazier says:

    5 stars
    This was a fabulous recipe!
    I had never simmered pork chops in apple cider vinegar and was a little skeptical.
    It was absolutely delicious!
    Thank you for sharing!

    1. Mary's Nest says:

      Hi Melissa, So glad to hear that you enjoyed this!! Love, Mary

  3. Kristyn Hall says:

    5 stars
    Our favorite kind of meal! This is similar to what my boys request for their birthday meals (in June and July!). I love sweet and savory foods. Thank you Mary! Happy Sunday!

    1. Mary's Nest says:

      Hi Kristyn,

      I am SO happy to hear this!! And yes, this recipe can be delicious to enjoy anytime of the year!

      Love and God bless,
      Mary

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