Cider Braised Pork Chops

Transform your weeknight dinner into an autumn-inspired feast with these tender, flavorful Cider Braised Pork Chops. Juicy bone-in pork chops are seared to golden perfection, then simmered in a rich blend of fragrant apple cider, savory chicken stock, and aromatic herbs like thyme and bay leaf. The dish is brought to life with caramelized onions, minced garlic, and a luscious, velvety cider sauce thickened with a buttery beurre manié. Perfectly balanced between sweet and savory, this one-pan recipe is an effortless way to impress on a chilly evening. Pair these succulent pork chops with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a complete meal bursting with seasonal flavors. Ready in under an hour, it’s the ultimate comfort food that’s easy enough for weeknights yet sophisticated enough for guests.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 Bone-in pork chops
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 Yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1.5 cups Apple cider
• 1 cup Chicken stock
• 4 Fresh thyme sprigs
• 1 Bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour

Directions

Step 1

Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Sear the pork chops in the hot oil for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to medium and add the sliced onion to the same skillet. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 6

Pour in the apple cider and chicken stock, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze. Bring the liquid to a simmer.

Step 7

Return the pork chops to the skillet, nestling them into the liquid.

Step 8

Add the fresh thyme sprigs and bay leaf to the skillet, then cover with a lid and simmer on low heat for 25-30 minutes, or until the pork chops are tender and cooked through.

Step 9

Remove the pork chops from the skillet and discard the thyme and bay leaf.

Step 10

In a small bowl, mix the unsalted butter and flour together to form a paste (beurre manié).

Step 11

Whisk the beurre manié into the simmering liquid in the skillet to thicken the sauce.

Step 12

Continue to simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes until it reaches your desired consistency.

Step 13

Return the pork chops to the skillet to warm through for 2 minutes before serving.

Step 14

Serve the pork chops with the cider sauce spooned over the top. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1512.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2194.0

Total Fat 140.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 48.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 491.3mg	0%
Sodium 2864.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 63.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g	0%
Total Sugars 41.2g
Protein 160.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 192.1mg	0%
Iron 8.2mg	0%
Potassium 2516.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.4%

Protein: 29.7%

Carbs: 11.8%