Description
Sizzling Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops turn your dinner into a rustic feast straight from a farmhouse kitchen. Juicy meat dripping with sweet-tangy glaze brings comfort and flavor to your plate, making weeknight meals feel special.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 bone-in pork chops
- 1 cup apple cider
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
Seasonings:
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh thyme or rosemary
Instructions
- Remove 4 bone-in pork chops from refrigerator. Generously season both sides with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Allow meat to rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Carefully place seasoned pork chops into hot skillet. Sear each side for 4-5 minutes until golden brown exterior develops.
- Whisk together 1 cup apple cider, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and 2 minced garlic cloves in a separate mixing bowl until smooth.
- Lower skillet temperature to medium-low at 325°F. Pour entire glaze mixture over seared pork chops. Gently turn chops every 2-3 minutes to coat evenly.
- Simmer pork chops in glaze for 8-10 minutes, ensuring internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove skillet from heat and let meat rest 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer glazed pork chops to serving plates. Drizzle remaining pan sauce over top. Garnish with fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs for added aroma.
Notes
- Select thick, bone-in pork chops for maximum flavor and juiciness.
- Let the pork chops come to room temperature before cooking to ensure even searing and prevent tough meat.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature, aiming for 145°F for perfectly cooked, safe pork.
- For a low-carb version, replace brown sugar with a sugar substitute and reduce apple cider to lower the carbohydrate content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-21 minutes
- Category: Pork
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg