Pork Chops with Apple Cider Glaze

Pork chops with a glossy apple cider glaze is really easy, and while there's no starch or extra butter involved, it reduces quickly to a thick, rich, sweet-tart apple syrup.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 237 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups apple cider
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 6 (6 ounce) boneless center-cut pork chops
• 1 teaspoon minced rosemary
• 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Season pork chops with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Heat oil and butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork chops in the hot oil mixture until browned on both sides and pork is slightly pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Remove pan from the heat; transfer pork chops to a plate.

Step 3

Stir garlic into the pan and place over medium-high heat; cook and stir for 30 seconds. Pour in vinegar and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add apple cider and Dijon mustard, bring mixture to a boil, and cook until sauce is reduced and thick, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in rosemary and red pepper flakes; season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 4

Return pork chops to the pan to warm slightly, 1 to 2 minutes per side.