★★★★★ 109 reviews · 25 minutes · Gluten free · Serves 4 · Pillsbury fans are raving about these apple cider pork chops, and it’s easy to see why! After all, it’s not often you find a recipe that manages to be so speedy (30 minutes!), easy (five ingredients!) and impressive (homemade pan sauce!) all at the same time. We could say more, but instead we’ll let all those five-star ratings do the talking.
Whether you decide to go the extra mile by dry-brining these meaty, thick-cut pork chops overnight or opt for speed and convenience by cooking them right after seasoning, you won't regret the extra-juicy results.
Why this recipe works:
Cooking the chops first in the oven at a low temperature, then finishing them in a skillet, yields the juiciest, most tender meat.
With the option of either dry-brining the chops overnight (for the juiciest, more evenly seasoned results), or cooking them right after seasoning (for still great results), you can make this recipe work with your schedule.
Ingredients
- 4 center-cut pork chops
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 1/2 cups apple cider
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
Step 1
Pat 4 center-cut pork chops dry with paper towel; sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. In 10-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons canola oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Cook pork chops in oil about 4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
Step 2
In same skillet, add 1 1/2 cups apple cider and 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar; cook to a thick, syrupy glaze and until reduced by about half. Stir in 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard; season with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Pour glaze over pork chops for serving.
Expert Tips
Serve pork chops with rice and a side of fresh green beans for a quick, complete meal.
The three-ingredient pan sauce is where this dish really shines. Make sure you scrape up all those yummy brown bits from the bottom of the pan to get the most flavor!
Pork chops are one of our favorite go-to proteins for easy weeknight dinners. If you liked this recipe, try our top-rated Parmesan-Crusted Pork Chops next!
