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Irresistible Pork Chops with Apple Cider Gravy

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Juicy bone-in pork chops seared to perfection and simmered in a silky, flavorful apple cider gravy with fresh apples and thyme. A quick and comforting meal perfect for cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in pork chops, about 1-inch thick
  • Salt and pepper, to season
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
  • 1 medium apple, peeled and diced
  • Additional salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat pork chops dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper. (5 minutes)
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Heat until shimmering but not smoking. (3 minutes)
  3. Sear pork chops for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm. (10-12 minutes)
  4. Lower heat to medium, add butter to the skillet. When melted, add sliced onions and cook until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute. (5 minutes)
  5. Sprinkle flour over onions and garlic, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes to cook off raw flour taste and thicken base.
  6. Slowly add apple cider and chicken broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Add Dijon mustard and thyme. Scrape bottom of pan to loosen browned bits. (3-4 minutes)
  7. Stir in diced apples. Return pork chops to skillet, nestling them in the gravy. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 8-10 minutes until pork reaches 145°F internal temperature and gravy thickens. (10 minutes)
  8. Taste gravy and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Thin with broth if too thick or simmer longer if too thin. (2 minutes)
  9. Serve pork chops with apple cider gravy spooned over the top immediately.

Notes

Use bone-in pork chops for juicier, more flavorful meat. Use a meat thermometer to ensure pork reaches 145°F for safe consumption. For dairy-free, substitute butter with plant-based alternative or extra olive oil. To avoid lumps in gravy, stir constantly after adding flour. If gravy is too sweet, add a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to balance flavors. Rest pork chops after searing to redistribute juices.

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