Western Michigan Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops

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Tender pork chops coated in a sweet-tart apple cider glaze, finished with a hint of thyme for a Midwest-inspired meal. This American-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs pork chops, apple cider, honey 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: 12 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp apple cider, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season 4 pork chops (each 6 oz) with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side until browned and cooked through (internal temperature 145°F).
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, pour the apple cider glaze over the pork chops, and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the glaze thickens and coats the chops.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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