Johnson's Cider-Braised Pork Chops with Pan Sauce

Name: Johnson's Cider-Braised Pork Chops with Pan Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 bone-in pork chops; 1/2 cup apple cider; 1 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 cup shallot; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 1 tsp fresh thyme

Juicy pork chops braised in apple cider and honey, finished with a glossy pan sauce that elevates simple weeknight cooking.

Cuisine: American

Category: One Pot

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 22 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

2 bone-in pork chops
1/2 cup apple cider
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup shallot
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 tsp fresh thyme

Instructions

Step 1: Season pork chops with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear chops for 3 minutes per side until golden brown, then transfer to a plate.
Step 2: Add 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes until softened. Pour in 1/2 cup apple cider and 1 tbsp honey, scraping up browned bits. Bring to a simmer for 2 minutes.
Step 3: Return pork chops to the skillet, nestling them in the liquid. Add 1/4 cup chicken broth and 1 tsp fresh thyme. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145°F. Uncover and cook for 2 more minutes to thicken the sauce.