Pan-Seared Pork Chop with Apple-Cinnamon Glaze

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Juicy pork chops pan-seared and finished with a sweet and fragrant apple-cinnamon glaze for a balanced, flavorful dish. 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 370 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 370 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 4 bone-in pork chops dry and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Add pork chops to the skillet and sear for 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 145°F). Remove chops from skillet and tent with foil to rest.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and pour 1 cup apple cider into the same skillet, scraping up browned bits. Stir in 1 tsp ground cinnamon and 2 tbsp honey. Simmer for 5 minutes until the liquid reduces and thickens slightly.
  4. Step 4: Turn off heat and whisk in 1 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme leaves until the glaze is glossy.
  5. Step 5: Spoon the apple-cinnamon glaze over the rested pork chops and serve immediately.

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