Effortless & Delicious Porkchop Recipe with Applejack - Weeknight Winner!
This porkchop recipe with applejack is incredibly flavorful and surprisingly easy to whip up, even on the busiest weeknights. Tender, juicy pork chops infused with apple and cinnamon flavors, thanks to applejack brandy. Simple for beginners, delicious for everyone!
Equipment
- 1 Large Skillet Cast iron or stainless steel
- 1 Meat Thermometer For checking internal temperature
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops about 1-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 medium apples such as Honeycrisp or Gala, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/2 cup Applejack brandy
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- optional Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat your pork chops dry with paper towels. Season generously on both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Sauté onion for 5 minutes, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in apple slices and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in Applejack brandy and cook for 1 minute, scraping up browned bits.
- Pour in chicken broth and apple cider vinegar. Stir in Dijon mustard, thyme, and cinnamon. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low.
- Return pork chops to skillet, nestling them in sauce. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until pork is cooked through to 145°F (63°C).
- Remove from heat and stir in butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with parsley (optional). Serve immediately.
Notes
For a richer sauce, stir in a tablespoon of heavy cream at the end. Substitute apple brandy or bourbon for Applejack. Serve with mashed potatoes or rice.