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A plate of grilled chicken with sauce, mashed potatoes, and green beans sits on a red checkered cloth, next to an apple, salt and pepper shakers, a glass of iced tea, and savory Apple Cider Pork Chops.
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Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops

Juicy pork chops meet sweet apple cider glaze for a cozy fall dinner that feels special without the fuss.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 519kcal
Author: Laura

Equipment

  • Large frying pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Tongs

Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in pork chops
  • 2 tbsps olive oil divided
  • 1 tbsp garlic salt
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp thyme
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

Instructions

  • Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels before seasoning
  • In a medium bowl combine the pork chops with 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic salt, onion powder, pepper, and thyme and stir until coated
    Raw pork chops in a black bowl, sprinkled with dried herbs and spices, ready to be transformed into delicious Apple Cider Pork Chops on a white marble surface.
  • Heat the remaining olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat
  • Add the pork chops and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes per side depending on thickness
    Two cooked, seasoned Apple Cider Pork Chops in a frying pan with browned bits and savory pan juices visible.
  • Transfer the pork chops to a plate and cover to keep warm
  • Add apple cider, brown sugar, butter, and Dijon mustard to the pan and whisk to loosen any browned bits from the bottom
    A frying pan containing brown liquid, a chunk of butter, and two dollops of yellow mustard sits on a marble surface—perfect beginnings for flavorful Apple Cider Pork Chops.
  • Cook the glaze over medium heat until it thickens slightly
    A stainless steel pan containing a thick, dark brown sauce with a glossy surface, perfect for drizzling over Apple Cider Pork Chops, shown from above on a light-colored countertop.
  • Reduce the heat to low and return the pork chops to the pan
  • Spoon the glaze over the pork chops and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until heated through and fully coated
  • Serve hot over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice with extra glaze drizzled on top
    A plate of grilled chicken with sauce, mashed potatoes, and green beans sits on a red checkered cloth, next to an apple, salt and pepper shakers, a glass of iced tea, and savory Apple Cider Pork Chops.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
  • If the glaze does not thicken mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water and stir it into the glaze while cooking
  • For extra flavor try finishing the glaze with a pat of butter or a splash of apple cider vinegar

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 519kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 1913mg | Potassium: 721mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 154IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 2mg