
These Pork Chops with Grapes are succulent, tender, and delicious. They are made in one pan and ready in less than 15 minutes.
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Hello everyone! I hope you are doing well. I also hope the autumn in your area is lovely and warm.
Even though it’s been rainy quite often lately here in Nova Scotia, it’s still warm most of the days. And that’s “Don’t put your shorts away yet” type of warm fall. And I certainly hope similar weather stays until at least Canadian Thanksgiving.
Autumn Fruit
I’ve been enjoying seasonal fruit and vegetables including apples and pumpkins a lot these days (Hopefully so you are!) But autumn is not only about apples and pears. Personally, I associate it with grapes and figs as well. Oh especially that concord grape. Even though grapes are available all year round, that’s the symbol of autumn to me.
And that’s why I am excited to share these Pork Chops with Grapes with you. I must admit I made them…back in May, though! I just never got a chance to post the recipe (So many other recipes were happening that time!) But I figured late September is a perfect time for this deliciousness.
Pork Chops with Grapes
I don’t cook pork chops often. Indeed, this was probably the second of third time I ever made porkchops! I know – lame! Thus, that’s not surprising this is my first (But definitely not the last one!) porkchop recipe.
While you can make porkchops in oven, I opted for a pan-seared version. It’s super easy and fast – you will only require less than 10 minutes! Plus a little time for cooking grapes. You probably have roasted grapes in the oven, but you can also quickly sauté them in a pan. Since you will need to let the seared pork chops rest for a few minutes prior to serving, that will be enough for cooking the grapes in the same pan!
The flavour profile is simple but strong. Olive oil, butter, salt, chipotle powder, garlic, and thyme.
I hope you like this recipe, and you will give it a try soon. If you make it, let me know in this post or send me an Instagram message or share you photos adding the hashtag #havocinthekitchen.
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Cheers!

Pork Chops with Grapes
Course: Main2
servings5
minutes12
minutesThese Pork Chops with Grapes are succulent, tender, and delicious. They are made in one pan and ready in less than 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- Pork Chops:
2 large pork chops
1 and 1/2 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. butter
salt and pepper, to taste
a pinch of chipotle powder
1/2 tsp. fresh thyme
- Grapes:
1/2 tbsp. olive oil (optional)
about 1 and 1/2 cups of seedless grapes
a good pinch of salt and pepper
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
Directions
- Take the porkchops out the refrigerator at least 20 minutes earlier (Ideally, one hour) prior to cooking.
- Meanwhile, pat the pork chops dry with paper towel. Season each pork chop generously with salt and pepper as well as with some chipotle and thyme, on both sides.
- Add the oil and butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Heat the pan for a few minutes – it needs to be hot for the pork chops to get a good sear quickly.
- Add the porkchops to the pan and cook for 3-5 minutes without moving/flipping (3 minutes for thinner chops and 5 minutes for pork chops that are up to 1 inch thick). Pork should be golden brown and cooked through.
- When done from one side, flip the chops and cook for another 3-4 minutes more.
- Transfer the pork chops to a plate and let them rest for a few minutes prior to serving.
- In the meantime, add 1/2 tbsp. of olive oil into the same pan. Add the grapes along with the seasonings. Cook over medium-high temperature, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes or until slightly softened. Enjoy!

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I love this recipe, Ben! It’s funny that you haven’t made pork chops often, but I am the same way with some things. Will be trying this soon!
Thank you!
This sounds lovely, Ben! Quite similar to a Tuscan dish you may know where you pair grapes with sausages. So yummy.
I actually love pork chops, or at least I used to. They raise pork so lean these days that the chops tend to dry out so like you I rarely make them anymore.
And yes, it’s going up to 85F today, by the way. Last weekend to enjoy the pool, then autumn will officially begin in our little household.
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Indeed, I’m not familiar with that sausage and grape dish – I will need to check it out!
This is soooo stunning! I love the presentation and all the flavors going on! Gorgeous!!
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Your pork chop is cooked to perfection, Ben! And I love the savory sweet flavors going on here!
Thank you Marissa!
Pork and grapes are terrific together — a combo we often enjoy. Have you roasted grapes? They’re wonderful! Anyway, super recipe — thanks.
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Wow these look incredible, they’re so beautifully cooked! Looking forward to trying this, excited about the grapes.
Thank you Catherine!
Nice to see grapes on pork chops, this is the second time I had seen this fruit used on a savoury dish and its nice to see you paired with with one of my favourite dishes. BTW the first one was in a curry with pineapple, lychee and chicken and it was good
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ooo I am a huge fan of savoury + fruit combos :)
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I agree with you, Ben. I enjoy pork chops, but I rarely cook them here at home – they’re just not on our radar very often. But they should be now that I’ve seen this recipe! I do love roasted grapes, so the idea of using those with pork is make my mouth water. Great recipe!
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We usually get a large package of porkchops in Costco, enjoy it within 1-2 weeks and then – a break for many months until the next time :)
So many interesting things in your post! I never make poor chops nearly enough, but they look so good! Roasted balls are so fancy, and I didn’t know you could Sautee them. Nice!
Thank you Jeff!
We don’t get grapes here year round unless they are imported. It’s that the same for you? I’ve not tried pork and grapes before.
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I had some pork chops with roasted figs before and I love your version with grapes too. This looks juicy, tender and so packed full of flavours!
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