Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Apple Cider Pan Sauce and Sage

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-30 · Updated 2026-05-30

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Juicy pork chops pan-seared to golden perfection and finished with a tangy apple cider pan sauce infused with fresh sage. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 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 410 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: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 410 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (about 6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, smashed
6 fresh sage leaves
1 cup apple cider
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

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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 black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 145°F). Remove chops and set aside.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 smashed garlic cloves, and 6 fresh sage leaves to the skillet, swirling until fragrant about 1 minute.
Step 4: Pour in 1 cup apple cider and 1/2 cup chicken broth, scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon. Simmer sauce for 5 minutes until reduced by half.
Step 5: Stir in 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, then return pork chops to the pan to coat in sauce for 1-2 minutes before serving.