pork chops

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs Pork Chops (1 inch thick)
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 tbsp Butter
• 1 medium Onion, diced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 cup Apple Cider
• 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
• 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Pat pork chops dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add pork chops to the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through (internal temperature of 145°F).
4. Remove pork chops from skillet and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
6. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
7. Pour in apple cider, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard. Bring to a simmer.
8. Reduce heat and let glaze simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
9. Return pork chops to the skillet and coat with glaze.
10. Serve immediately.

Notes

• For best results, use bone-in pork chops for extra flavor.
• To prevent sticking, make sure the skillet is hot before adding the pork chops.
• Resting the pork chops for 5-10 minutes after cooking allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender chop.
• Store leftover pork chops in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.