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

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-20 · Updated 2026-05-20

Juicy pan-fried pork chops glazed with a tangy apple cider reduction, accompanied by crisp-tender green beans sautéed with garlic and shallots. This pork recipe, ready in about 40 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.

Ingredients

• 4 (1-inch thick, about 6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
• 1 1/2 tsp divided salt
• 1 tsp divided black pepper
• 3 tbsp divided olive oil
• 1 cup apple cider
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 lb trimmed green beans
• 2 thinly sliced shallots
• 2 minced garlic cloves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season 4 bone-in pork chops evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Step 2: Add pork chops to skillet 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.
3. Step 3: Lower heat to medium, add 1 cup apple cider, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1 tbsp brown sugar to the skillet. Stir and simmer for 5-6 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
4. Step 4: While sauce reduces, heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in another skillet over medium heat. Add 2 thinly sliced shallots and sauté for 2 minutes until softened.
5. Step 5: Add 1 lb trimmed green beans and 2 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 5-7 minutes until beans are crisp-tender and garlic is fragrant.
6. Step 6: Season green beans with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Serve pork chops drizzled with apple cider reduction alongside the sautéed green beans.