Cider-Glazed Pork Chops with Carrots

Name: Cider-Glazed Pork Chops with Carrots
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Asian Dinners, Asian Recipes
Ingredients: 4 bone-in pork loin chops (7 ounces each); 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 3/4 cup apple cider or juice; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons prepared mustard; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 8 small carrots, halved lengthwise; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Treat the family to a new pork chop dinner that will please them so much, they’ll think you took culinary classes. They’ll never guess this simple main dish cost about $2 a serving! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

4 bone-in pork loin chops (7 ounces each)
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
3/4 cup apple cider or juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
8 small carrots, halved lengthwise
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large skillet, brown pork chops in 3 teaspoons oil on both sides.
In a small bowl, combine the cider, brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, mustard and ginger; pour over chops. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, place carrots in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with remaining oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat.
Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until tender, turning once. Serve with pork chops.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 326 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 897mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 3g fiber), 28g protein.

Originally published as Cider-Glazed Pork Chops with Carrots in Simple & Delicious December/January 2011

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MelodyMahala

Jul 6, 2011

It had more flavor than I thought it would. The pork chops stayed moist but I wish the sauce was a little thicker.
melis00

Jan 18, 2011

yummy and simple!