Apple Cider Pork Chops
Make dinner special with Apple Cider Pork Chops! Creamy apple cider sauce, tender pork, and amazing flavors in just one pan.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 thick-cut boneless pork loin chops
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup apple cider or apple juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ⅓ cup heavy cream room temperature
- 1 Honeycrisp apple sliced thin
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
- Season pork chops with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add pork chops.
- Cook each side for 7-9 minutes or until they reach 145°F internally.
- Set the pork chops aside on a plate.
- Deglaze the skillet with chicken broth and apple cider, and cook on medium heat for 3-4 minutes.
- Add garlic powder, Italian seasoning, cinnamon, and Dijon mustard to the skillet, and stir.
- Pour in heavy cream and whisk until smooth, cooking for 4-5 minutes until the sauce thickens a bit.
- Return pork chops to the skillet, add apple slices, rosemary, and thyme.
- Spoon the sauce over the pork chops, and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
- Serve warm!
Notes
- Perfect sear - Start with the pork chops close to room temperature. Pat them dry with paper towels, and use a cast-iron skillet for the best crust.
- Cook with confidence - Use an instant-read thermometer for the perfect temperature. Bone-in chops may need extra cooking time.
- Extra flavor - When you add the apple cider, scrape up brown bits with a wooden spoon. They add tons of flavor!
- Season perfectly - I use a homemade Italian seasoning and extra garlic powder. But you can use nutmeg or poultry seasoning and add red pepper flakes for heat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 435mg | Potassium: 426mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 367IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg
