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Cozy Fall Apple Cider Braised Pork Chops

  • Author: Harper
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A simple, weeknight-friendly recipe for tender, juicy pork chops braised in a sweet and savory apple cider glaze with onions and thyme. Ready in under 40 minutes with just a few pantry staples.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1-inch thick / 600g)
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1.5 cups (360ml) 100% apple cider
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, sliced into half-moons
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon oil (for searing)
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat pork chops dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat with oil. Sear pork chops for 3 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and sear for 2 minutes on the other side. Remove chops to a plate.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. In the same pan, sauté sliced onions for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
  4. Pour in apple cider and scrape up brown bits from the bottom of the pan (deglaze). Simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Return pork chops to the pan, nestling them into the sauce. Sprinkle with dried thyme and garlic powder. Cover with a lid and reduce heat to low-medium. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  6. Remove lid and increase heat to medium-high. Simmer uncovered for 5-7 minutes until sauce reduces by half and thickens into a glaze.
  7. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining butter (and heavy cream if using). Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve topped with sauce and garnished with parsley.

Notes

Bone-in pork chops stay juicier than boneless. Ensure you use 100% apple cider, not apple juice or cocktail mix, for the best flavor. Do not skip the searing step as it adds depth. Pork chops are done at 145°F; overcooking will make them dry. This recipe does not freeze well.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pork chop with sau
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 15
  • Sodium: 450
  • Fat: 16
  • Saturated Fat: 6
  • Carbohydrates: 18
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 35

Keywords: pork chops, apple cider, braised pork, fall recipes, weeknight dinner, easy dinner, comfort food, one pan meal

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