Whiskey-Infused Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops

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Juicy pork chops glazed with a warming whiskey and apple cider reduction, perfect for a comforting dinner. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, apple cider, whiskey 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

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops and season both sides with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves. Set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add pork chops and sear for 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer pork chops to a plate and tent with foil.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet over medium heat, add 1 cup apple cider, 1/3 cup whiskey, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp Dijon mustard. Stir to combine and simmer for 6-8 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  4. Step 4: Remove the pan from heat and whisk in 1 tbsp unsalted butter until glossy. Return pork chops to the skillet and spoon the glaze over them to coat. Serve immediately.

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