Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Toledo Apple Cider Reduction

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

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Juicy pork chops pan-seared to golden perfection and finished with a sweet and tangy apple cider reduction inspired by Toledo's regional apple harvests. 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 380 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 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (about 6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup apple cider
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tbsp honey
2 cloves, minced garlic cloves

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 4 bone-in pork chops dry 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, then add pork chops and sear for 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through; remove chops and set aside.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add 1 tbsp unsalted butter and 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Pour in 1 cup apple cider and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, stirring to deglaze the pan and scrape up browned bits; add 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves and 1 tbsp honey, simmer for 6-8 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 5: Return pork chops to the pan, spoon sauce over them, and cook for 1 minute to warm through before serving.