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Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Apple Cider Pan Sauce and Sautéed Apples

Close-up of a thick, perfectly seared apple pork chops cut, topped with caramelized apple slices and fresh parsley.
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Cook tender, juicy pork chops and finish them with a quick pan sauce made from apple cider and sweet, caramelized apples. This is a simple, savory apple pork chop recipe perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in pork chops, about 1 inch thick
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
  • 2 medium firm apples (like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), cored and sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup apple cider
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt, pepper, and dried sage.
  2. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until the butter foams.
  3. Place the pork chops in the hot skillet, ensuring they do not overlap. Sear for 4 to 5 minutes per side until deeply golden brown. Remove the pork chops and set them aside on a plate.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the sliced apples to the same skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes until they begin to soften.
  5. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the apples and cook for 1 minute until the sugar dissolves and coats the apples.
  6. Pour in the apple cider, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Let the cider simmer and reduce by half, about 3 minutes.
  7. Whisk in the chicken broth and Dijon mustard. Let the sauce simmer for 2 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  8. Return the pork chops to the skillet. Spoon the apple cider pan sauce and apples over the chops. Cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, turning once, until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  9. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving immediately with the apple sauce spooned over top.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, use thin cut pork chops and reduce the searing time slightly.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water and whisk it into the simmering sauce during step 6.
  • This pairs well with a simple side dish of roasted sweet potatoes or steamed green beans.

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