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Savory Honey Garlic Glazed Pork Chops Recipe with Easy Apple Cider Reduction

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A quick and easy recipe featuring bone-in pork chops glazed with a sticky honey garlic sauce and a tangy apple cider reduction, perfect for cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in pork chops, about 1-inch thick (6 ounces or 170 grams each)
  • 1/4 cup (85 grams) honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) apple cider
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon dried thyme. Let them rest while you prepare the glaze.
  2. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup honey, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 cup apple cider, and 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar. Stir well and set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add pork chops and sear for about 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Avoid moving them too much to form a crust.
  4. Transfer pork chops to a plate, reduce heat to medium-low. Add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter to the pan, and once melted, pour in the honey garlic cider mixture.
  5. Stir continuously and let the sauce simmer for about 5-7 minutes, until it thickens and reduces by about half, thick enough to coat the back of a spoon but not overly sticky.
  6. Return pork chops to the pan, nestle them into the glaze, spooning sauce over them. Cook another 2-3 minutes, flipping once, until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  7. Transfer chops to a serving plate, drizzle with extra glaze from the pan, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pat pork chops dry before searing to ensure a good crust. Use medium-high heat for searing but reduce heat when adding glaze to avoid burning. Stir glaze continuously while simmering. Let pork chops rest after cooking to keep them juicy. If glaze thickens too much, add a splash of water or apple cider to loosen it.

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Keywords: pork chops, honey garlic glaze, apple cider reduction, quick dinner, easy pork recipe, savory pork chops, weeknight meal

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