Description
A delicious recipe for pork chops glazed with a sweet and tangy apple cider sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 (6 ounce) boneless center-cut pork chops, 1-inch thick
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups apple cider (or apple juice)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon minced thyme
- pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Pat the pork chops dry and season on both sides with the salt and black pepper.
- Heat oil and butter in a large heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the pork and cook, flipping once, until browned on both sides and a thermometer inserted in the center registers 145F, 4 to 6 minutes per side (they will be slightly pink in the center). Transfer pork chops to a plate, cover with foil and keep warm.
- Add garlic to the skillet over medium heat and sauté until fragrant, about 20 seconds.
- Add apple cider vinegar and simmer, stirring to scrape up any brown bits, about 1 minute.
- Add apple cider, mustard, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat slightly so it’s a strong simmer, stirring every once in a while, for about 15 minutes until the liquid is reduced, thickens, and turns into a glaze. Season with a bit of salt and pepper.
- Return pork chops to the skillet with the sauce, along with any accumulated juices. Reheat slightly, 1-2 minutes per side.
- Serve with the glaze and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure the pork chops are at room temperature before cooking for even cooking.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to taste for desired spiciness.
- Serve with sides like mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop with glaze
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Pork Chops with Apple Cider Glaze, apple cider glazed pork chops