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Apple Butter Pork Chops

Apple butter and pork chops combine in a savory-sweet skillet glaze with apple cider vinegar and thyme, ready in 27 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chill Time 3 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bone-in pork chops
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup apple butter
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme

Instructions
 

  • Season Pork Chops:

    Dry pork chops with paper towels, then sprinkle both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

  • Sear Pork Chops:

    Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Place pork chops in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Take chops out and reserve.

  • Make Apple Butter Sauce:

    Into the same skillet, pour apple butter, apple cider vinegar, and soy sauce, stirring to mix and scrape up any browned bits. Heat until a gentle simmer forms.

  • Simmer Pork Chops in Sauce:

    Put pork chops back into the pan, spooning sauce over them. Lower heat to medium-low and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, flipping once, until an internal temperature of 145°F (65°C) is reached.

  • Rest and Garnish Pork Chops:

    Take chops out of the skillet and allow to rest for 3 minutes before serving. Top with chopped fresh thyme and drizzle extra sauce over the pork chops.
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