Herb-Infused Smothered Baked Pork Chops with Apple Cider Glaze
These tender baked pork chops are smothered in a sweet and savory glaze of honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, rosemary, and apple cider—perfect for cozy fall dinners or any night you crave comfort food with a touch of elegance.
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/4 cup apple cider
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Season pork chops with salt and pepper and place them in a greased baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine Dijon mustard, minced garlic, honey, freshly chopped rosemary, salted butter, and apple cider.
- Microwave the mixture in 30-second intervals until the butter has melted completely.
- Pour half of the apple cider-infused honey-mustard mixture over the pork chops, spreading it out with a spoon.
- Turn the pork chops over and spread out the rest of the mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the pork chops are cooked through and tender.
- Serve the pork chops smothered with the sauce from the baking dish.
Notes
Pair this dish with roasted potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes, or a crisp green salad for a well-rounded dinner. It’s delicious year-round, but especially wonderful on chilly evenings.
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