Pork Chops with Apple Cider Glaze
Thick, juicy pork chops are coated in a silky glaze made with apple cider and apple cider vinegar in this Pork Chops with Apple Cider Glaze recipe. An easy dish with top notch results the whole family will love!
Servings: 6 pork chops
Ingredients
- 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 and 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!
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Nutrition
Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 327mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 77IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg