@donna.recipes: 🍎 Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops with Caramelized Apples & Garlic Mashed Potatoes These juicy skillet pork chops are covered in a buttery apple cider glaze with caramelized apples and fresh herbs, then served over creamy garlic mashed potatoes. Sweet, savory, cozy, and packed with fall flavor — this is the kind of dinner that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. INGREDIENTS For the Pork Chops: • 4 thick-cut boneless pork chops • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 tbsp butter • 1 tsp garlic powder • 1 tsp smoked paprika • 1 tsp salt • ½ tsp black pepper • ½ tsp dried thyme For the Apple Cider Glaze: • 1 cup apple cider • 2 tbsp maple syrup • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar • 1 tbsp brown sugar • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 2 tbsp butter • ½ tsp fresh or dried thyme • Pinch of salt For the Caramelized Apples: • 2 Honeycrisp or Gala apples, sliced • 1 tbsp butter • 1 tbsp brown sugar • ¼ tsp cinnamon • Pinch of salt For the Garlic Mashed Potatoes: • 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed • 4 tbsp butter • ½ cup warm heavy cream • 2 garlic cloves, roasted or finely minced • Salt and black pepper to taste For Finishing: • Fresh thyme • Fresh parsley • Extra apple cider glaze INSTRUCTIONS 1. Season both sides of the pork chops with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and thyme. 2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. 3. Add the pork chops and sear for 3–4 minutes per side until they develop a deep golden-brown crust. 4. Reduce the heat and continue cooking until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). 5. Transfer the pork chops to a plate and let them rest. 6. In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. 7. Add the sliced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a small pinch of salt. 8. Cook for 3–4 minutes until the apples become golden and lightly caramelized while still holding their shape. 9. Remove the apples from the skillet. 10. Add apple cider, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, and thyme to the same skillet. 11. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until the sauce reduces into a glossy glaze. 12. Lower the heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of butter. 13. Return the pork chops and caramelized apples to the skillet. 14. Spoon the warm apple cider glaze repeatedly over the pork until beautifully coated. 15. For the mashed potatoes, boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender. 16. Drain and mash with butter, warm heavy cream, garlic, salt, and black pepper until creamy. 17. Spread a generous serving of garlic mashed potatoes onto each plate. 18. Place a glazed pork chop partially over the potatoes. 19. Arrange the caramelized apple slices around and over the pork. 20. Spoon extra warm apple cider glaze over everything. 21. Finish with fresh thyme and parsley. Serve immediately while the pork is juicy and the glaze is warm and glossy. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 #PorkChops #AppleCider #FallRecipes #DinnerIdeas #ComfortFood

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