Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops

Name: Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops, about 1 inch thick (about 1 1/2 pounds); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 1 large apple (such as Honeycrisp), cored and thinly sliced; 1 small shallot, minced; 1 cup apple cider (not vinegar); 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Golden seared pork chops finished in a glossy apple cider and Dijon glaze with tender sliced apples. Fall flavor on the table in 30 minutes.

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A pork chop served with mashed potatoes and gravy — Photo: Corey Watson on Unsplash

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

Instructions

Pat the pork chops dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and thyme.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chops 4 to 5 minutes per side, until golden and the center reaches 145°F. Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil to rest.
Reduce the heat to medium. Add 1 tablespoon butter and the apple slices and cook 3 minutes, until lightly browned. Add the shallot and cook 1 minute.
Pour in the apple cider, scraping up the browned bits. Whisk in the Dijon and brown sugar. Simmer 6 to 8 minutes, until the sauce reduces by about half and turns syrupy.
Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and the vinegar. Return the pork chops and any juices to the pan and spoon the glaze over them.
Serve with the apples and glaze spooned on top.