Skillet Pork Chops with Tangy Apple Slaw

Makes 4 servings 

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 4 1-inch thick bone-in pork chops (2 to 2-1/2 pounds)
  • ¾ teaspoon salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 apples, thinly sliced
  • 1 (14-oz) package coleslaw mix
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions:

  1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat.
  2. Season pork chops with ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder.  Arrange in a single layer in the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 6-7 minutes per side, and internal temperature reaches 145F. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
  3. Add apples to the skillet. Cook until fork tender, 1-2 minutes.  
  4. Add coleslaw mix, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and 1/4 tsp salt.  Cook until wilted, 1-2 minutes.  
  5. Place pork chops and any juices back into the skillet with the cabbage and apples.  Sprinkle with parsley.
  6. Refrigerate any leftovers within 2 hours.