Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Apple Cider Pan Sauce and Sage

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-03 · Updated 2026-07-03

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Tender pork chops pan-fried to a golden crust, finished with a silky apple cider pan sauce infused with fresh sage for autumnal warmth. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 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 420 calories and feeds 2, 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: 15 min Serves 2 American cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (about 1 inch thick, 8 oz each) bone-in pork chops
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 cup apple cider
1/2 cup chicken broth
6 fresh sage leaves
2 cloves, minced garlic cloves

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 2 bone-in pork chops dry and season both sides evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
Step 2: Add pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes on the first side without moving them until a deep golden crust forms. Flip and sear the other side for 4 minutes until cooked through and internal temperature reads 145°F.
Step 3: Remove pork chops to a warm plate and cover loosely with foil. Reduce heat to medium and add 2 tbsp unsalted butter to the same skillet.
Step 4: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 6 fresh sage leaves to the butter, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 5: Pour in 1/2 cup apple cider and 1/2 cup chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until the sauce reduces by half and thickens slightly.
Step 6: Return pork chops to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them to coat and warm through for 1 minute. Serve immediately with pan sauce drizzled on top.