Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops
Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops are a deliciously autumn-inspired dish that combines tender pork chops with a sweet and tangy apple cider glaze. This recipe brings the comforting flavors of fall into your kitchen, creating a mouthwatering meal perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. Each bite is a delightful experience, enhanced by warm spices and the aroma of simmering apple cider.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in pork chops (1 inch thick)
- 1 cup fresh apple cider
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Season pork chops with salt and pepper.
- Sear pork chops in the skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together apple cider, brown sugar, garlic, Dijon mustard, and cinnamon. Pour the glaze over seared pork chops.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Let pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving with remaining glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg