1. Cider shandy

    Half cider + half lemonade

    Over ice with a slice of apple. Light and very easy. Adults 21+.

  2. Mulled cider

    2 cans + orange + 1 cinnamon stick

    Warm it gently with a spoonful of brown sugar. Don't let it boil.

  3. Pair it

    Cider + sharp cheddar

    Apples and cheese are old friends. A dry cider and a strong cheddar most of all.

Cider pork chops

Recipe · Made with cider

Cider pork chops

Serves 430 minutesEasy

Method

  1. 1Pat the chops dry and season with salt and pepper. Brown them in the oil in a large skillet for 4 minutes a side, then lift them out.
  2. 2Brown the apple wedges and shallot in the same pan for 4 minutes.
  3. 3Pour in the cider and let it bubble for 3 minutes, scraping up the brown bits. Stir in the mustard and cream.
  4. 4Return the chops with the sage and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, until the pork reaches 145°F. Rest for 3 minutes, then spoon the sauce over. Adults 21+.

  • Dry or sweet

    Labels often say dry, off-dry, semi-sweet or sweet. Dry goes best with food.

  • Usually gluten-free

    Cider is made from fruit, not grain, so most is naturally gluten-free. Check the label to be sure.

  • Hard or soft

    In the US, cider can mean apple juice. Look for "hard cider" and the alcohol percentage on the can.