Pork

Pork Chops with Apple Pan Sauce

Name: Pork Chops with Apple Pan Sauce
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 bone-in pork chops, about 1-inch thick; 2 apples, peeled and thinly sliced; 2 shallots, minced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup apple cider; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 2 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp fresh thyme; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; Salt and pepper

⏱ 30 min👤 Serves 4

Instructions

Season pork chops generously with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chops 4 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
In the same pan, reduce heat to medium. Add butter, shallots, and garlic. Cook 2 minutes. Add apple slices and cook 3 minutes until slightly softened.
Add cider and broth, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in thyme and Dijon. Simmer 5 minutes until sauce has reduced by a third.
Return pork chops to the pan and spoon sauce over them. Cook 2-3 more minutes until chops reach 145°F internal temperature.
Rest 3 minutes. Serve with the apple pan sauce and egg noodles or mashed potatoes.

Notes

Don't overcook pork chops — 145°F with a 3-minute rest is safe and keeps them juicy. Pink in the middle is perfectly fine and actually desirable.

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