Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Apple Cider Pan Sauce and Sautéed Green Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-15 · Updated 2026-05-15

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Tender pork chops pan-fried to golden perfection, finished with a bright apple cider pan sauce, and paired with garlicky sautéed green beans. This pork 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 480 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: 20 min Serves 2 International cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (6 oz each), about 1-inch thick bone-in pork chops
1 tsp, divided salt
1/2 tsp, divided black pepper
3 tbsp, divided olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 cup apple cider
1/4 cup chicken broth
3, minced, divided garlic cloves
1 tsp leaves fresh thyme
8 oz, trimmed green beans

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Instructions

Step 1: Season 2 bone-in pork chops evenly with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove chops and keep warm.
Step 2: Reduce heat to medium. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp unsalted butter to the same skillet. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Pour in 1/2 cup apple cider and 1/4 cup chicken broth, scraping the browned bits from the pan with a wooden spoon. Simmer sauce for 3-4 minutes until slightly reduced and syrupy.
Step 4: Meanwhile, in a separate skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add 1 minced garlic clove and 8 oz trimmed green beans. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until green beans are tender-crisp and bright green. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 5: Serve the pork chops drizzled with the apple cider pan sauce alongside the sautéed green beans for a balanced and flavorful dinner.