Easy Fall Pork Chop Dinner
A Simple, Comforting Meal for Busy Fall Evenings
Settle back into your weekly routine with an easy fall dinner from Shady Maple Farm Market. Pan-seared pork chops topped with buttery Granny Smith apples create the perfect balance of savory and sweet. Add seasoned rice, a ready-to-serve cucumber side and a bakery-fresh dessert to complete the meal.
Featured prices are valid September 9–15, 2026.
Start With the Pork
Whole Boneless Pork Loin — $1.95/lb.
Tender, versatile and an excellent value for feeding the family. Have it cut into pork steaks for free, cook what you need and freeze the rest for future meals.
Add the Fall Flavor
Organic Granny Smith Apples — $3.95/ 2 lb bag
Regularly $4.99
Their tart flavor balances the richness of the pork, while their firm texture helps them hold their shape when cooked.
John F. Martin Butter Quarters — $2.99
1 lb.
Use the butter to pan-sear the pork and sauté the apples until tender and lightly caramelized.
Complete Your Plate
Rice-A-Roni — 2/$3
5.9–7.2 oz. | Select varieties
A quick, flavorful side that makes this dinner even easier.
Italian or French Cucumber Salad — $4.99/lb.
Choose a fresh, ready-to-serve cucumber side made in the Farm Market.
Finish With Dessert
8-Inch Cherry Crumb Pie — $8.95
Regularly $9.99
Complete your fall dinner with a bakery-fresh pie filled with sweet cherry flavor and topped with a buttery crumb topping.
Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Buttery Apples
Serves: 4
Ready in: Approximately 35 minutes
Ingredients
4 boneless pork loin chops, approximately 1 inch thick
2 organic Granny Smith apples
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 box Rice-A-Roni
Italian or French cucumber salad
Salt and black pepper
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon brown sugar, optional
Directions
Prepare the Rice-A-Roni according to the package directions.
Pat the pork chops dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the pork chops for approximately 4–5 minutes per side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F. Transfer them to a plate and allow them to rest.
Core and thinly slice the apples. Melt the remaining butter in the skillet and add the apples, cinnamon and optional brown sugar.
Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and lightly caramelized.
Spoon the buttery apples over the pork chops. Serve with Rice-A-Roni and cucumber salad.
Warm the Cherry Crumb Pie and serve it for an easy fall dessert.
Make Dinner Easy at Shady Maple Farm Market
Pick up the essentials for this comforting pork chop dinner at Shady Maple Farm Market. With affordable pork, fresh produce, convenient sides and dessert from our bakery, an easy fall meal is just one shopping trip away.
Shop these featured values September 9–15, 2026.
