Description
Elevate your weeknight dinner with these Herb-Infused Smothered Baked Pork Chops – a delectable dish that combines tender pork, aromatic herbs, and a tantalizing apple cider glaze. This recipe is the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and comforting flavors, making it a surefire hit with the whole family.
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops
- 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoon salted butter
- 1/4 cup apple cider
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper, and place them in a greased baking dish.
3. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the Dijon mustard, garlic, honey, rosemary, butter, and apple cider. Microwave in 30-second intervals until the butter is fully melted and the ingredients are well combined.
4. Spoon half of the sauce over the pork chops. Flip the chops and spoon the remaining sauce over the other side.
5. Bake the Herb-Infused Smothered Baked Pork Chops for 30 minutes, or until the pork is tender and cooked through (internal temperature ~145°F).
6. Serve the pork chops warm, with the pan sauce drizzled over the top.
Notes
Achieving perfectly tender pork chops is all about controlling the cooking temperature. Overcooking can lead to dry, tough meat, so it’s crucial to use a meat thermometer to ensure the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
Allow the pork chops to rest for a few minutes after baking to allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg