Apple Cider Pork Chops Recipe

Name: Apple Cider Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Light Brown Sugar; 3/4 cups Salt; 2 Bay Leaves; 1 Tablespoon Coriander; 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper; 2 cups Water; 2 cups Ice; 1 quart Fresh Apple Cider Or Apple Juice; 8 Center Cut Pork Chops; 2 Tablespoons Coriander; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper; 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil

Servings: persons

1 cup Light Brown Sugar
3/4 cups Salt
2 Bay Leaves
1 Tablespoon Coriander
1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
2 cups Water
2 cups Ice
1 quart Fresh Apple Cider Or Apple Juice
8 Center Cut Pork Chops
2 Tablespoons Coriander
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
4 Tablespoons Olive Oil

1
In a medium saucepan, make the brine.
2
Bring brown sugar, salt, bay leaves, coriander, ground black pepper and water to a boil.
3
Reduce heat and simmer for 8 minutes.
4
Prepare a large bowl with the ice and cider.
5
Add brine mixture into the ice and cider.
6
In a 2 gallon resealable plastic bag, add pork chops and cider brine.
7
Seal bag and place inside a 9x13 pan and chill in refrigerator for 2 hours or more.
8
Once brined, dry the pork with paper towels (I individually wrap each chop with two towels) and then let the wrapped chops sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
9
Unwrap the chops and rub pork with coriander, salt and ground pepper.
10
Set aside.
11
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-heat.
12
Add pork in a single layer.
13
Brown pork on both sides, about 4-6 minutes each side until dark and crispy.
14
Remove from heat and serve.
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Adapted recipe of my Cider-Brined Pork Roast (an adapted recipe of Bon Appetits Cider-Brined Pork Roast with Potatoes and Onions).
16
This is quintessential comfort food.
17
When I make this we literally stand over the cutting board and nibble on it before it even hits the plate!
18
The pork chops are so perfectly juicy and salty, they are one of our familys favorite meals.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Light Brown Sugar, 3/4 cups Salt, 2 Bay Leaves, 1 Tablespoon Coriander, and more.

Yes, Apple Cider Pork Chops falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Apple Cider Pork Chops

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