Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops

By Shirl

Serve with salad (lettuce, sliced apples and fresh raspberries).

Ingredients

• Ingredients for 6 chops:
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 6 boneless center-cut pork chops (6-8 oz each)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 cups apple cider
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp minced rosemary
• pinch of red chili flakes

Preparation

Step 1

Season pork chops with salt and black pepper.
Heat oil and butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork chops in the hot oil mixture until browned on both sides and pork is slightly pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Remove pan from the heat; transfer pork chops to a plate.
Stir garlic into the pan and place over medium-high heat; cook and stir for 30 seconds. Pour in vinegar and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add apple cider and Dijon mustard, bring mixture to a boil, and cook until sauce is reduced and thick, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in rosemary and red pepper flakes; season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Return pork chops to the pan to warm slightly, 1 to 2 minutes per side.