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Overhead view of pan-seared pork chops with caramelized apples, onions and sage in a cast iron skillet

About this photo

Richly seared pork chops sit alongside caramelized apple wedges, onion, fresh sage and glossy pan sauce in a black cast iron pan. This warm, appetizing shot works perfectly for recipe blogs, restaurant menus and fall cooking content.

Prompt: “pan-seared pork chops with caramelized apples and onions in a cast iron skillet, sage leaves and a cider pan sauce, overhead” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.5/10): Sharp, well composed, naturally lit and closely matches the brief; only very minor, barely perceptible texture inconsistencies on the meat that do not impact usability.

Also searched as: pan seared pork chops · cast iron skillet meal · caramelized apple pork · overhead food photo

Direct file: 1152×1440 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this cast iron pork chops with apples photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Cast Iron Pork Chops With Apples” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/cast-iron-pork-chops-with-apples-63392e35) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1152×1440 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its portrait shape suits phone wallpapers, Pinterest pins, Instagram and TikTok posts and magazine-style layouts.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “pan-seared pork chops with caramelized apples and onions in a cast iron skillet, sage leaves and a cider pan sauce, overhead” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
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