Apple Cider Pork Chops
A cozy dish featuring succulent pork chops simmered in sweet apple cider and herbs, perfect for autumn evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pork
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in pork chops
- 1 cup fresh apple cider
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the pork chops and add the sliced onions to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Pour in the apple cider and add fresh thyme. Let it simmer for about 3-4 minutes until reduced slightly.
- Return the pork chops to the skillet, spooning apple cider mixture over them. Cover and simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Add remaining tablespoon of butter just before serving for a lovely glaze.
Notes
Serve with creamy mashed potatoes or roasted veggies for a complete autumn meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chop
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: pork chops, apple cider, autumn recipe, cozy meal, comfort food