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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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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. 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 |
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 meat thermometer reads 160°:. 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. Yield: 4 servings.
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