Apple Cider Pork Chops

Happy Wednesday! Here in NYC, we have been having a horrible rain, wind scenario and it's no bueno to say the least. These pork chops made up for the miserable weather outside. And super easy to make! I grew up with my dad being a perfectionist when it comes to cooking the best pork chop. Well, I think this would make him proud. 



Ingredients:

• 2 bone in pork chops
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt + pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 large bunch fresh sage (about 1/2 cup)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup apple cider
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
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• 2 apples, sliced (optional)

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Prepare the pork chops by rubbing olive oil on both sides and seasoning with salt and pepper. Rub the brown sugar on both pork chops and press the sage leaves on the pork chop. 

Add the pork chops to a large skillet and brown both sides. Around 3 minutes per side. Also- if sage leaves fall off, thats ok. Add the butter to the pan and let it brown. Around 1 minute. Then slowly pour the apple cider and add the thyme. Bring the sauce to a boil. Add the apples once done.

Put in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until you feel it is done. Make sure the sauce has turned into a glaze. If the pork chops are done before the sauce is ready, take the pork chops out and keep the sauce in the oven. 


Served with a salad, mushrooms and mashed potatoes.