Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Apple Cider Pan Sauce and Garlic Mashed Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

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Juicy pork chops pan-fried to golden perfection served with a tangy apple cider pan sauce and creamy garlic mashed potatoes. This pork recipe, ready in about 50 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 550 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: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 International cuisine 550 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (1-inch thick, about 6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
2 tsp, divided salt
1 1/2 tsp, divided black pepper
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 cup apple cider
1/2 cup chicken broth
4, minced garlic cloves
3 large (about 2 lbs), peeled and cubed russet potatoes
1/2 cup whole milk
2 tbsp cream cheese
2 tbsp, chopped fresh chives

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Instructions

Step 1: Place 4 bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick) on a plate and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 3/4 tsp black pepper. Set aside.
Step 2: In a large skillet, heat 3 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add pork chops and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove chops to a plate and tent with foil.
Step 3: Lower heat to medium and add 2 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup apple cider and 1/2 cup chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Simmer sauce for 3-4 minutes until reduced and slightly thickened. Season with 1 tsp salt and 3/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 5: Meanwhile, boil 3 large peeled and cubed russet potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and return to pot.
Step 6: Mash potatoes with 1/2 cup whole milk, 2 tbsp cream cheese, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives until smooth and creamy. Season with salt to taste.
Step 7: Serve pork chops topped with apple cider pan sauce alongside garlic mashed potatoes.