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. This is a great recipe.  We had the pork with mashed potatoes and green beans.  In a pinch I had to use canned green beans.  A good way to make them taste better is to drain the beans.  Add a tsp or so of sugar, a tsp of minced garlic, salt and pepper to taste, 2 tsp of dried chopped onions (more or less depending on you) and 2 slices of cooked bacon chopped.  Everything is better with bacon, right?! Husband rating:  4 stars Boys say:  thumbs up