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Apple-Cider Glazed Pork Chops served with creamy garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed green beans topped with toasted almonds on a white marble countertop by Reynaldo’s Cocina.
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Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops

Savory pork chops finished with a buttery apple cider glaze and served alongside creamy garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed green beans.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Apple Cider Pork Chops
  • 4 bone in pork chops
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp Cavender's Greek Seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste
Apple Cider Glaze
  • 1 1/2 cups apple cider
  • 1 Honeycrisp apple sliced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 4 garlic cloves roasted or softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Cavender's Greek Seasoning
Sautéed Green Beans
  • 1 pound green beans
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves sliced
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • Salt to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • - Medium saucepan
  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • - Potato masher
  • Cutting board
  • - Chef knife
  • Tongs
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method

  1. Peel and cube the potatoes.
  2. Place in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil.
  3. Cook for 18 to 22 minutes or until fork tender.
  4. Drain the potatoes.
  5. Add butter, warm milk, roasted garlic, sour cream, garlic powder, and Cavender's Greek Seasoning.
  6. Mash until smooth and creamy.
  7. Cover and keep warm.
  8. Pat the pork chops dry.
  9. Season both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Cavender's Greek Seasoning, black pepper, and salt.
  10. Allow to rest for 10 minutes.
  11. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.
  12. Add olive oil and butter.
  13. Sear the pork chops for 4 to 5 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees.
  14. Remove from the skillet and allow to rest.
  15. Reduce heat to medium.
  16. Add apple cider, sliced apple, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, garlic, and thyme to the skillet.
  17. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until reduced.
  18. Whisk in butter and continue cooking until the glaze becomes glossy.
  19. Return the pork chops to the skillet.
  20. Spoon the glaze over the chops and cook for 1 minute.
  21. Heat olive oil in a separate skillet.
  22. Cook green beans for 4 to 5 minutes.
  23. Add sliced garlic and almonds.
  24. Cook for 1 additional minute.
  25. Serve the pork chops with creamy garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed green beans.
  26. Spoon extra glaze and apples over the pork before serving.

Notes

• Apple cider naturally reduces into a glossy sauce, so allow it time to simmer properly.
• Pork chops continue cooking slightly while resting, making 145 degrees the ideal pull temperature.
• Yukon Gold potatoes create a naturally creamy mash without becoming gummy.
• Cook the green beans until tender but still slightly crisp for the best texture.
• The glazed apples absorb incredible flavor and make a perfect topping for the pork chops.
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