Pork Chops with Apple Cider Sauce

Ingredients

• Pork chops (4 (1-inch thick))
• Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
• Salt (to taste)
• Pepper (to taste)
• Onion (1 medium, chopped)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Apple cider (1 cup)
• Chicken broth (1/2 cup)
• Dijon mustard (2 tablespoons)
• Apple (1 large, cored and diced)
• Fresh thyme (2 teaspoons, chopped)

Instructions

1. Season the pork chops generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes per side, until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
4. Pour in the apple cider, chicken broth, and Dijon mustard. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
5. Add the diced apple and chopped thyme to the skillet. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the apple is tender.
6. Return the pork chops to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Spoon the sauce over the top and let them cook for another 2-3 minutes to heat through.
7. Serve the pork chops warm, drizzled with the apple cider sauce and garnished with extra thyme if desired.