Apple Pork Chops

A delicious autumn staple that uses 6 ingredients and can be on the table in about 30 minutes.

Total Time: 30 Minutes (Prep - 5 Minutes / Cook - 25 Minutes)

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter

• 4 bone-in pork chops

• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons apple cider

• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage (optional)

• 3 apples, cored and thinly sliced

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a large skillet melt 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.

2. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper. Cook for 6 minutes on each side or until deep golden brown. Add 1/2 cup apple cider to the pan and place in the oven for 10-15 minutes.

3. While the pork is in the oven, cook the apples in another skillet with the remaining butter over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.

4. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of apple cider, turn the heat to high and cook for 1-2 minutes. Season with salt to taste.

5. After the pan comes out the oven, transfer pork chops to a plate. Whisk the mustard and sage into the cider drippings; season with salt and pepper to taste.

6. Place apples on the plate with the pork and pour the sauce over the top.