Pan-Roasted Pork Chops with Apple Cider Pan Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-01 · Updated 2026-05-01

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Juicy pork chops pan-roasted and served with a rich apple cider pan sauce that balances savory and sweet flavors. This American-inspired 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 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (7 oz each) bone-in pork chops
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup apple cider
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp leaves fresh thyme
2 cloves, minced garlic cloves

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Instructions

Step 1: Season 4 bone-in pork chops (7 oz each) evenly with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until deeply golden and cooked through (internal temperature 145°F). Remove chops from skillet and tent with foil to rest.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 2 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet. Once melted, add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Pour in 1 cup apple cider and 1/2 cup chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Stir in 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce reduces and thickens to a glaze that coats the back of a spoon.
Step 5: Return pork chops to the skillet and spoon sauce over them to rewarm for 1-2 minutes. Serve pork chops drizzled with the apple cider pan sauce.