Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Apple Cider Glaze and Sage

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Tender pork chops pan-seared to golden perfection, finished with a sweet and tangy apple cider glaze infused with fresh sage. 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 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

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops and season both sides evenly with 1.5 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Add the pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until a golden-brown crust forms and internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove the chops from the skillet and tent with foil to keep warm.
  3. Step 3: Lower heat to medium and add 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 smashed garlic cloves, and 6 fresh sage leaves to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1 cup apple cider and add 1 tbsp honey, stirring to combine. Simmer the glaze for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reduces by half and thickens to coat the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Return the pork chops to the skillet and spoon the glaze over them to heat through for 1-2 minutes before serving.

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