Apple Cider Pork Chops

By cindygwest

Make a couple of crosswise slices just barely through the outer layer of fat, and your pork chops will be less likely to curl when cooking.
Use fresh pressed apple cider for an intense apple flavor in your sauce.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 boneless pork loin chops (6 to 8 ounces each), about 3/4 inch thick
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
• 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup apple cider
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 3 T. Fresh Parsley

Details

Servings 6
Cooking time 25mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Brown pork chops on both sides.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine next seven ingredients; stir in apple cider. Pour over pork chops. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, until a thermometer inserted into chops reads 145°, about 4-5 minutes. Remove chops from skillet; let stand for 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cider mixture in skillet. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Pour over chops; sprinkle with fresh parsley. Yield: 6 servings.