Apple Cider Pork Chops in a creamy sauce is PERFECT for fall! It can hit the table in less than 30 minutes during a weeknight or WOW the crowd for a weekend dinner party.
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1-2
pounds
Smithfield All Natural Boneless Pork Chops
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1/4
cup
flour
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2
tablespoons
of butter
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1/2
cup
apple cider vinegar
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1/4
cup
sugar
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1/4
cup
apple cider or good quality apple juice
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3
Granny smith apples
, cored and sliced thinly
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2/3
cup
half and half
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Season chops with salt and pepper, toss in flour.
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In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add chops and brown 3-5 minutes until mostly cooked. Remove from skillet. You may have to do the chops in 2 batches.
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Add vinegar, sugar and apple cider to the pan and whisk to dissolve sugar.
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Add sliced apples. Poach in liquid until they are cooked and sauce is syrupy (about 8-10 minutes).
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Slowly pour in half and half and stir, then return chops to pan.
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Cook for 2-3 minutes and let sauce thicken.
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Serve with boiled red potatoes and your favorite vegetable.
If you love your pork medium rare, you should cook it to an internal temperature of 145 degrees (followed by a three-minute rest). If you like your pork a little more done, you can cook them to an internal temperature of 160 degrees.