Name: Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops, about 1 inch thick (about 1 1/2 pounds); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 1 large apple (such as Honeycrisp), cored and thinly sliced; 1 small shallot, minced; 1 cup apple cider (not vinegar); 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

Pat the pork chops dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and thyme.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chops 4 to 5 minutes per side, until golden and the center reaches 145°F. Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil to rest.
Reduce the heat to medium. Add 1 tablespoon butter and the apple slices and cook 3 minutes, until lightly browned. Add the shallot and cook 1 minute.
Pour in the apple cider, scraping up the browned bits. Whisk in the Dijon and brown sugar. Simmer 6 to 8 minutes, until the sauce reduces by about half and turns syrupy.
Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and the vinegar. Return the pork chops and any juices to the pan and spoon the glaze over them.
Serve with the apples and glaze spooned on top.

Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops

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