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Pan-Seared Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 chops
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Pork Chops & Seasoning
  • 4 thick-cut (approx 1-inch) bone-in center-cut pork chops
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Apples & Sweet Onions
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 medium Honeycrisp or Gala apples, cored and cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
Spiced Cider Reduction Glaze
  • 1 cup fresh unfiltered spiced apple cider
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp pure maple syrup (or brown sugar)
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary

Method
 

Season & Sear Pork Chops
  1. Pat the pork chops thoroughly dry with paper towels. Season generously on both sides with kosher salt, cracked black pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the pork chops and sear undisturbed for 4 to 5 minutes per side until deeply golden brown. Transfer pork chops to a warm plate and tent with foil (they will finish cooking in the sauce).
Caramelize Apples & Onions
  1. Reduce skillet heat to medium. Melt the butter in the same skillet. Add sliced onions and apples, sautéing for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened and apples are caramelized around the edges.
Reduce Cider Glaze & Finish
  1. Pour in the fresh apple cider, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, thyme sprigs, and rosemary. Use a wooden spatula to scrape up any browned flavorful bits stuck to the bottom of the skillet.
  2. Bring sauce to a simmer and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly reduced and glossy.
  3. Return the seared pork chops and any rested juices to the skillet. Spoon the bubbling cider glaze and caramelized apples over the chops. Simmer gently for 3 to 4 minutes until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  4. Remove from heat, discard herb sprigs, rest for 5 minutes, and serve warm with the glazed apples and pan sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 36gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 2gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 9000IUVitamin C: 6.6mgCalcium: 450mgIron: 0.3mg

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