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A sizzling pork chop in a skillet with a bubbling apple cider sauce
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Apple Cider Pork Chops

Four pork chops with apple cider flavorings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pork chops 1 inch thick, about 8 oz each, bone-in unless boneless is specified
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Season pork chops with salt and pepper.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add pork chops and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  4. Remove pork chops from the skillet and set aside.
  5. Pour apple cider into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits.
  6. Stir in Dijon mustard and thyme.
  7. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  8. Return pork chops to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes per side.
  9. Before removing the chops from heat, check the thickest part away from bone reaches 145°F with an instant-read thermometer; continue cooking gently if needed. Cooking times are estimates. Remove from heat and rest at least 3 minutes before serving.
  10. Spoon the apple cider glaze over the pork chops before serving.

Notes

Equipment: 12-inch skillet, instant-read thermometer.
Serving size: one 4th of the recipe.
For chops thinner than 1 inch, begin checking several minutes earlier. Refrigerate leftovers promptly and reheat to 165°F.