Apple-Glazed Pork Chops

Name: Apple-Glazed Pork Chops
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 bone-in center-cut pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick and 7 ounces each); 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 cup apple cider or apple juice; 2 tablespoons brown sugar, divided; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon cold water; 2 large tart apples, sliced; 1/2 cup sliced onion; 2 tablespoons butter

Simple enough for weeknights yet impressive enough for guests, these juicy chops are topped with a glaze of herbs, apple cider and brown sugar. The cooked apple slices and onions will make it a fast favorite in your home.

Ingredients

4 bone-in center-cut pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick and 7 ounces each)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup apple cider or apple juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
2 large tart apples, sliced
1/2 cup sliced onion
2 tablespoons butter

Directions

In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil. Add the cider, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, salt, rosemary and thyme. Cover and cook for 7-8 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°:. Combine the cornstarch and water until smooth; add to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
Meanwhile, in small skillet, cook the apples, onion, butter and remaining brown sugar over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until apples are softened. Serve with pork chops.

Originally published as Apple-Glazed Pork Chops in Quick Cooking September/October 2002

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s_pants

Nov 5, 2015

Easy and tasty!
daxyireh

Mar 30, 2013

I made this for my ex-girlfriend and my family a few Thanksgivings ago on separate occasions. Tell ya what, made me look great in her eyes. The family loved everything and it was a smash hit. I was a senior at the University of Texas - arts, nothing culinary. If I can make this work so can you.
angelasandoval

Oct 10, 2011

Over the last several years I've tried numerous apple pork chop dishes...they always sound good but the reality leaves me disappointed. But this recipe is perfect...exactly what I've been looking for! Thanks!
char04

Oct 2, 2011

I used red onion for a little more flavor. We really liked this. It was a great way to use up some apples that I had.
sasiangel7

Aug 10, 2011

Delicious!!
ashleyOHiO

Jul 26, 2011

I wasn't crazy about this recipe. I usually cook fried pork chops so my fiance and i thought these ones were a little bland, not horrible though. The apples gave it a little bit of flavor.
daxyireh

Nov 15, 2010

Faaaaaaan-frigg'n-tastic! Made this for a special evening with my Ladylove and now I'm going to take it home to show my family! ... she can come too =)
HLappin

Nov 14, 2009

So easy, and soooo good!