Pan-Roasted Pork Chops with Apple Cider Reduction

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-03 · Updated 2026-08-03

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Juicy pork chops pan-roasted and finished with a tart and slightly sweet apple cider reduction inspired by regional autumn 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 320 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 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 chops (about 1 inch thick) bone-in pork chops
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup apple cider
3 fresh thyme sprigs
1/4 cup minced shallot
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add pork chops and sear for 4 minutes on each side until a deep golden crust forms.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 3 sprigs fresh thyme to the pan. Spoon melted butter over the chops for 2 minutes to baste and finish cooking until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Step 4: Remove pork chops from skillet and tent with foil to rest.
Step 5: Add 1/4 cup minced shallot to the skillet and sauté over medium heat for 2 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Step 6: Pour in 1 cup apple cider and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, scraping any browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the liquid reduces by half and thickens slightly.
Step 7: Strain the sauce if desired, then spoon over pork chops before serving.