Description
This recipe delivers tender pork chops coated in a rich, sweet, and tangy apple cider glaze. It is a perfect fall-inspired entree that comes together easily in one skillet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove chops from skillet and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add apple cider, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, and thyme to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Cook the glaze for 5-7 minutes, or until it has thickened slightly.
- Return pork chops to the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Remove pork chops from skillet. Stir butter into the glaze until melted and smooth.
- Spoon the apple cider glaze over the pork chops and serve immediately.
Notes
- For thicker pork chops, increase the simmering time in the glaze.
- Ensure pork chops are fully cooked to a safe internal temperature.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop with glaze
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg