Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Mustard and Apple Cider Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

Juicy pork chops pan-fried and glazed with a tangy apple cider and whole grain mustard sauce for a balanced sweet and savory finish. This 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 400 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.

Ingredients

• 2 chops (about 1 inch thick, 1 lb total) bone-in pork chops
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/3 cup apple cider
• 2 tbsp whole grain mustard
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season 2 bone-in pork chops evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the pork chops and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove chops and tent with foil.
3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in 1/3 cup apple cider, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Stir in 2 tbsp whole grain mustard and 1 tbsp unsalted butter, whisking until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes.
4. Step 4: Return pork chops to the skillet and spoon the glaze over them. Sprinkle 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves and cook for 1 minute more to combine flavors before serving.