PORK CHOP SUPREME
Juicy pan-seared pork chops finished with a simple pan sauce made from apple cider and chicken broth — quick, savory, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 piece bone-in pork chops about 1 to 1.25 inches thick
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup apple cider or apple juice
- 0.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 sprig fresh thyme
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and let it shimmer.
- Sear the pork chops 3 to 4 minutes per side, until a golden brown crust forms. Add butter to the pan and spoon over chops for extra flavor.
- Transfer the skillet to a preheated 375°F oven and roast for 8 to 12 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 140°F to 145°F depending on thickness.
- Remove chops from the skillet and tent with foil to rest while you make the pan sauce (rest for about 5 minutes).
- Place the skillet back on the stove over medium heat. Add apple cider and scrape up browned bits with a wooden spoon. Stir in chicken broth and Dijon mustard, then add thyme. Simmer until sauce reduces by about half, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Remove thyme sprigs. Swirl in a tablespoon of butter if desired to finish the sauce, then spoon sauce over the rested pork chops and serve.
Notes
Serve with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables. Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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