Apple-Glazed Pork Chops

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023
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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.