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Amazing 4 Tender Maple Apple Pork Chops

Maple Apple Pork Chops
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Create tender pork chops coated in a sweet and savory maple-apple glaze. This dish brings warm, seasonal flavors perfect for a cozy fall or winter evening.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  1. Season the pork chops generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chops and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the apple cider and apple cider vinegar. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  5. Whisk in the maple syrup and Dijon mustard. Let the sauce simmer and reduce slightly for about 5 minutes.
  6. Return the pork chops to the skillet. Spoon some of the sauce over the top of each chop.
  7. Cover the skillet and continue to cook on low heat for 8-12 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145°F.
  8. Remove chops from the skillet. Stir the 1 tablespoon of butter into the remaining sauce until melted and smooth.
  9. Serve the pork chops immediately, spooning the warm maple apple sauce over them.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, use fresh apple cider instead of store-bought if available.
  • You can substitute pork loin chops if bone-in chops are not available. Adjust cooking time accordingly.
  • This sauce pairs wonderfully with roasted root vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes.

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