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Cider-Glazed Pork Sirloin Chops
Seared pork sirloin chops finish in a glossy apple-cider pan sauce with a toasted sesame finish.
Total time35 min
Hands-on25 min
Cleanuplow
Serves4
Cook
Make dinner
- 01
Season the pork chops with salt. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 02
Sear the chops for 3 minutes per side, then transfer to a plate.
- 03
Pour in the cider, mustard, and thyme and simmer for 3 minutes, scraping up the browned bits.
- 04
Return the pork to the skillet and simmer until it reaches 145°F, 5 to 8 minutes. Rest for 3 minutes and finish with sesame seeds.
Make it work
Useful swaps
- Apple juice plus 1 teaspoon vinegar can replace cider.
- Use chicken cutlets and cook to 165°F.
Why this is a good weeknight call
It keeps the cleanup to one main pan. The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.
