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Tender Baked Pork Chops with Apple Cider Glaze

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A simple, weeknight-friendly dinner featuring juicy bone-in pork chops baked with a sweet and savory apple cider glaze. This comfort food dish is easy to make, forgiving for beginners, and delivers rich autumn flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 4 to 6 bone-in, center-cut pork chops (1 to 1.5 inches thick)
  • 1 cup unsweetened apple cider
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt, to taste
  • Fresh thyme or parsley, chopped (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper or grease lightly.
  2. Pat pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine apple cider, brown sugar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic, cinnamon, ginger, and black pepper. Whisk to combine.
  4. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half and syrupy.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted.
  6. Place seasoned pork chops in the prepared baking dish. Pour one-third of the glaze over the chops.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Halfway through, flip the chops and brush with another layer of glaze.
  8. Check internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer; it should reach 145°F (63°C).
  9. Remove chops from oven and let rest on a plate, tented with foil, for 5 minutes.
  10. While chops rest, simmer remaining glaze for 2-3 minutes until thickened slightly.
  11. Drizzle final glaze over rested chops and garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Patting the chops dry is crucial for browning. Do not crowd the baking dish to avoid steaming the meat. Pork is safe to eat at 145°F. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen.

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