Dinner

Apple Cider Pork Chops Recipe

Byanna orden December 3, 2025December 3, 2025

Introduction

These Apple Cider Pork Chops offer a perfect blend of savory and sweet flavors, making them a delicious and comforting meal. The creamy apple cider sauce with hints of cinnamon and fresh herbs elevates simple pork chops to a delightful dinner experience.

A white plate on a white marbled surface holds a colorful, neatly arranged meal. At the center, there is a thick piece of cooked salmon topped with a light cream sauce and garnished with small green herbs and small pieces of cooked Brussels sprouts. Around the salmon, there are slices of pale yellow cooked apple arranged in a fan shape on the right side of the plate. On the left side, thin slices of a different type of apple with red and yellow skin are stacked neatly, garnished with sprigs of fresh green thyme. At the bottom of the plate, there is a generous serving of bright green roasted Brussels sprouts, some whole and some halved, showing a slightly browned texture. A silver fork rests near the top edge of the plate. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

4 thick-cut boneless pork loin chops
½ teaspoon Kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup chicken broth
¼ cup apple cider (or apple juice)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
⅓ cup heavy cream (room temperature)
1 Honeycrisp apple (sliced thin)
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 sprigs fresh thyme

Instructions

Step 1: Season the pork chops with Kosher salt and black pepper on both sides.
Step 2: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the pork chops.
Step 3: Cook the pork chops for 7-9 minutes on each side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F.
Step 4: Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.
Step 5: Deglaze the skillet by adding the chicken broth and apple cider, cooking over medium heat for 3-4 minutes to reduce slightly.
Step 6: Stir in garlic powder, Italian seasoning, cinnamon, and Dijon mustard until well combined.
Step 7: Pour in the heavy cream and whisk the sauce until smooth, cooking for 4-5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
Step 8: Return the pork chops to the skillet, add the apple slices, rosemary, and thyme.
Step 9: Spoon the sauce over the pork chops and let everything simmer together for 2 minutes to marry the flavors.
Step 10: Serve the pork chops warm, spooning extra sauce on top.

Tips & Variations

For a sweeter sauce, use fresh apple cider instead of apple juice.
Substitute fresh thyme and rosemary with 1 teaspoon each of dried herbs if fresh is unavailable.
Use boneless pork chops for quicker cooking and easier slicing.
Add a splash of white wine when deglazing for extra depth of flavor.

Storage

Store leftover pork chops and sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat to avoid drying out the meat and to keep the sauce creamy.