Pork Chops with Apples and Onions

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 4 boneless or bone-in pork chops
• salt and pepper
• olive oil
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 yellow onion
• 3 fresh garlic
• 0.5 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 0.5 tsp fresh rosemary
• 0.5 tbsp dijon mustard
• 0.5 cups chicken broth
• 0.5 cups apple cider
• 2 honeycrisp apples

Instructions

1. Season pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides. Let them rest for 20 minutes.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook the pork for about 5 minutes per side, or until it's 150ºF in the center. Remove from pan and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Cook the onions, stirring occasionally until softened, about 12 to 15 minutes.
4. Add the minced garlic, rosemary and thyme. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring, until fragrant.
5. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, dijon mustard, chicken broth, and the apple cider until incorporated. Scrape the brown bits with a wooden spoon. Bring to a simmer.
6. Add the apples and simmer for about 5 to 7 minutes, until softened but still crisp. Season with more salt and pepper to taste.
7. Return the pork chops to the pan, nesting them under the apples. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes over medium-low heat to finish cooking.