Pat 4 center-cut pork chops dry with paper towel; sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. In 10-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons canola oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Cook pork chops in oil about 4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
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In same skillet, add 1 1/2 cups apple cider and 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar; cook to a thick, syrupy glaze and until reduced by about half. Stir in 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard; season with salt and pepper.
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Pour glaze over pork chops for serving.
Serve pork chops with rice and a side of fresh green beans for a quick, complete meal.
The three-ingredient pan sauce is where this dish really shines. Make sure you scrape up all those yummy brown bits from the bottom of the pan to get the most flavor!
Pork chops are one of our favorite go-to proteins for easy weeknight dinners. If you liked this recipe, try our top-rated Parmesan-Crusted Pork Chops next!
