Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Apple-Cider Pan Sauce and Braised Cabbage

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-04 · Updated 2026-06-04

Tender pork chops pan-fried to golden perfection, served with a tangy apple-cider pan sauce and sweet braised cabbage. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 45 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 450 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.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (about 1 inch thick, 6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 small head (about 1 lb), thinly sliced green cabbage
• 1 medium, thinly sliced yellow onion
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp caraway seeds
• 1, minced garlic clove

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season 4 bone-in pork chops evenly with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Step 2: Add pork chops to the hot skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove chops and tent with foil to rest.
3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium. Add 2 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet. Stir in 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar and 1/2 cup chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the bottom. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce reduces slightly.
4. Step 4: In a separate large saucepan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 medium thinly sliced yellow onion and sauté for 5 minutes until soft.
5. Step 5: Add 1 small thinly sliced green cabbage, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1/2 tsp caraway seeds, and 1 minced garlic clove. Stir well and cover. Cook over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until cabbage is tender and caramelized.
6. Step 6: Serve pork chops drizzled with the apple-cider pan sauce alongside the braised cabbage.