Pan-Roasted Pork Chops with Apple Cider Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

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Thick pork chops pan-seared to golden perfection and finished with a tangy apple cider glaze for a sweet-savory balance. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, about 1-inch thick, salt, ground black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 chops (6 oz each) bone-in pork chops, about 1-inch thick
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup apple cider
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 4 bone-in pork chops dry and season both sides with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through to 145°F internal temperature.
Step 3: Remove chops to a plate and tent with foil to rest. Pour out excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the skillet.
Step 4: Add 1 cup apple cider, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar to the skillet. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 5-6 minutes until the glaze thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 5: Remove from heat and whisk in 1 tablespoon unsalted butter and 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves until glossy.
Step 6: Return pork chops to the skillet and spoon the glaze over them before serving.