Pork Chops with Apples

Ingredients

• •4 bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
• •2 tablespoons olive oil
• •1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• •2 apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), cored and sliced
• •2 tablespoons brown sugar
• •1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• •Salt and pepper to taste
• •1 tablespoon butter (optional)
• •Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Add the pork chops to the skillet and sear for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

4. 4

   In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and apples, and reduce heat to medium. Cook for about 5 minutes or until they start to soften.

5. 5

   Sprinkle brown sugar and ground cinnamon over the apples and onions. Stir well and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the apples are caramelized and tender.

6. 6

   If desired, add 1 tablespoon of butter for extra richness and stir until melted and combined.

7. 7

   Return the pork chops to the skillet to warm through for about 1-2 minutes with the apple and onion mixture.

8. 8

   Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot with the caramelized apples and onions on top.