Honey-Simmered Pork Chops with Apple Compote

Name: Honey-Simmered Pork Chops with Apple Compote
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 (1 inch thick) pork chops; 2 tbsp honey; 1/4 cup apple cider; 1 cup diced apples; 1 tbsp butter; 1/2 tsp thyme; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Juicy pork chops glazed with honey and apple cider, served with a sweet-tart apple compote for a comforting, balanced dish.

Cuisine: American

Category: Beef

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 12 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 (1 inch thick) pork chops
2 tbsp honey
1/4 cup apple cider
1 cup diced apples
1 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp thyme
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Season 4 pork chops with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high and add 1 tbsp butter. Cook chops for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Step 2: Remove chops and set aside. Add 1 cup diced apples and 1/4 cup apple cider to the skillet, cooking for 5 minutes until apples soften. Stir in 2 tbsp honey and 1/2 tsp thyme until syrupy.
Step 3: Return pork chops to the skillet, spooning apple compote over them. Simmer for 2 minutes to coat, then serve immediately.