Pork Chops with Apple Cider Glaze

from allrecipes.com, submitted by Chef John 

INGREDIENTS:

6 (6 ounce) boneless center-cut pork chops salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon butter 3 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 2 cups apple cider 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon minced rosemary 1 pinch red pepper flakes

DIRECTIONS:

1.	Season pork chops with salt and black pepper.
2.	Heat oil and butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork chops in the hot oil mixture until browned on both sides and pork is slightly pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Remove pan from the heat; transfer pork chops to a plate.
3.	Stir garlic into the pan and place over medium-high heat; cook and stir for 30 seconds. Pour in vinegar and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add apple cider and Dijon mustard, bring mixture to a boil, and cook until sauce is reduced and thick, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in rosemary and red pepper flakes; season with salt and black pepper to taste.
4.	Return pork chops to the pan to warm slightly, 1 to 2 minutes per side.

The only change I made was to substitute 1 cup applesauce mixed with one cup of water for the 2 cups of apple cider.  I didn't have apple juice or cider on hand and this actually worked out for us!  I love this recipe!  I think it may be in my top 10.  

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