Apple-Glazed Pork Chops

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 30, 2023

Simple enough for weeknights yet impressive enough for guests, these juicy chops are topped with a glaze of herbs, apple cider and brown sugar. The cooked apple slices and onions will make it a fast favorite in your home.

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Apple-Glazed Pork Chops

Yield:4 servings
Prep:30 min

Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in center-cut pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick and 7 ounces each)
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 cup apple cider or apple juice
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 2 large tart apples, sliced
  • 1/2 cup sliced onion
  • 2 tablespoons butter
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Directions

  1. In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil. Add the cider, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, salt, rosemary and thyme. Cover and cook for 7-8 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160&deg:. Combine the cornstarch and water until smooth; add to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
  2. Meanwhile, in small skillet, cook the apples, onion, butter and remaining brown sugar over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until apples are softened. Serve with pork chops.