Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops with Cinnamon Apples
Savor the cozy flavors of fall with these Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops with Cinnamon Apples! Juicy pork chops are coated in a sweet and savory apple cider glaze, then paired with tender cinnamon-spiced apples for the ultimate comfort food dinner.
Ingredients
- For the Pork Chops:
- 4 boneless pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup apple cider
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
- For the Cinnamon Apples:
- 2 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp or Gala), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preparing the Cinnamon Apples: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add sliced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and salt. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender but not mushy. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Cooking the Pork Chops: Season pork chops generously with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, melt butter and stir in apple cider, Dijon mustard, honey, and thyme. Simmer the glaze for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened. Return pork chops to the skillet and coat them with the glaze. Cook an additional 3–5 minutes until chops are cooked through (internal temperature 145°F / 63°C).
- Combining and Serving: Plate pork chops and spoon cinnamon apples over or alongside the meat. Drizzle any remaining apple cider glaze over the top. Garnish with fresh thyme if desired.