Pork Chops Braised in Hard Cider

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 pork chops
• 3/4 cup hard cider
• Pinch of salt and pepper

Directions

1. Set a skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil, and let it heat. Scatter in the onion slices and cook, stirring frequently, until they take on good color, about 4 minutes.
2. Stir in the thin-sliced red bell pepper, then reduce the burner to medium low. Continue cooking until the pepper has softened, 7 minutes. Push the onion and pepper over to the sides of the skillet, leaving room in the center.
3. Sprinkle the chops with the salt and pepper. Lay them in the cleared spot, raise the heat to medium-high again, and cook for 3 minutes on each side.
4. Add the cider, lower the heat to low, and let everything simmer for about 8 to 10 minutes. Serve right away.