Name: Pork Chops with Apple Cider Pan Sauce and Roasted Carrots
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 thick-cut bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick); 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into batons; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 cup homemade bone broth; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; Salt and black pepper to taste

Method

01Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss carrots with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast 22–25 minutes until golden.

02Season pork chops with paprika, salt, and pepper on both sides.

03Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Sear chops without moving 3–4 minutes until a deep crust forms. Flip and cook 3–4 more minutes (145°F internal). Remove and rest.

04In the same pan, add broth, apple cider vinegar, thyme, and honey. Bring to a simmer, scraping up all the browned bits.

05Simmer 3 minutes until slightly reduced. Swirl in butter.

06Plate chops with roasted carrots and spoon the pan sauce generously over everything.

Pork Chops with Apple Cider Pan Sauce and Roasted Carrots

Ingredients

Method

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