Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Apple Cider Glaze and Sage

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

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Tender pork chops pan-fried and glazed with a sweet and tangy apple cider reduction accented by fresh sage. This American-inspired Easter recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 chops, about 1-inch thick bone-in pork chops
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup apple cider
2 tbsp brown sugar
6 fresh sage leaves
2 cloves, smashed garlic cloves

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Instructions

Step 1: Season 4 bone-in pork chops evenly on both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Add pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 145°F). Remove pork chops from skillet and tent with foil.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 smashed garlic cloves, and 6 fresh sage leaves to the skillet. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4: Pour in 1 cup apple cider and add 2 tbsp brown sugar. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until the liquid reduces to a thick glaze that coats the back of a spoon.
Step 5: Return pork chops to the pan and spoon the glaze over them. Cook for 1-2 minutes to reheat. Serve immediately with the glaze spooned on top.