Apple Cider Pork Chops
Transform pork chops into a juicy, flavorful meal with the sweet and tangy essence of apple cider.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- Bone-in or boneless pork chops
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 yellow onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or dried)
- 2 tablespoons butter (or olive oil for dairy-free)
Instructions
- Prep the pork chops by patting them dry and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chops in a skillet with melted butter for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Let the chops rest after cooking to keep them juicy.
- Sauté the onions in the same skillet until caramelized.
- Deglaze with apple cider, scraping up flavorful bits, and let it simmer.
- Add fresh thyme to the sauce in the last minute of cooking.
- Return the pork chops to the skillet to coat with the apple cider sauce.
- Serve with the sauce drizzled over the top.
Notes
Pairs well with creamy mashed potatoes or roasted Brussels sprouts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chop
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: pork chops, apple cider, autumn recipe, easy weeknight dinner, fall flavors