Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops: Fall’s Perfect 8-Minute Meal
Enjoy these juicy pork chops coated in a sweet and tangy apple cider glaze. A perfect autumn-inspired meal for a cozy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 (6-ounce) pork chops
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the pork chops for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add apple cider, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard. Bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
- Return the pork chops to the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the pork chops are cooked through and the glaze has thickened.
- Stir in fresh thyme leaves.
- Serve the pork chops with the glaze spooned over the top.
Notes
- For thicker chops, increase cooking time.
- Adjust brown sugar for desired sweetness.
- A pinch of cinnamon can be added to the glaze for extra warmth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop with glaze
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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