Apple Cider Pork Chops
Juicy pork chops cooked in a sweet and tangy apple cider sauce, enhanced with caramelized onions and fresh thyme.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Pork Chops (bone-in preferred)
- 1 cup Apple Cider
- 1 large Onion, sliced
- 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the pork chops by seasoning them generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Sear the pork chops in a large skillet over medium-high heat with butter for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add the sliced onions to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes until soft.
- De-glaze with apple cider, scraping the bottom of the pan to release browned bits, and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Combine the pork chops with the onions, add thyme, cover, and simmer on low for about 10-15 minutes.
- Add the remaining butter to the skillet, stirring gently to create a rich sauce.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Notes
Serve over creamy mashed potatoes or paired with roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: pork chops, apple cider, fall recipe