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Savory Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops

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This easy and quick recipe features pork chops glazed with a sticky, flavorful apple cider reduction and caramelized onions, perfect for cozy dinners year-round.

Ingredients

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  • 4 pork chops, bone-in or boneless, about 1-inch thick
  • 1 cup apple cider (fresh or store-bought)
  • 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (or olive oil for dairy-free)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • A few sprigs fresh thyme (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions with a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden brown, about 15-20 minutes. Lower heat if onions start to burn.
  3. Transfer the caramelized onions to a bowl. Increase heat to medium-high and add the pork chops to the same skillet. Sear for about 4 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 145°F/63°C). Avoid moving them too much to develop a crust.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in apple cider, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard. Let simmer, stirring frequently, until thickened and syrupy, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Return the caramelized onions to the pan, add fresh thyme sprigs, and spoon the glaze over the pork chops. Let everything cook together for 2-3 minutes on low heat to soak up the flavors.
  6. Plate the pork chops topped with the onions and drizzle extra glaze if desired. Let rest a few minutes before serving.

Notes

If glaze gets too thick, add a splash of water or more apple cider to loosen it. Let pork chops rest after cooking to lock in juices. Caramelizing onions requires patience and moderate heat to avoid burning. Fresh thyme is optional but recommended for aroma. For dairy-free, swap butter with olive oil or vegan butter.

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