Apple-Glazed Pork Chops

Ingredients:

– 4 bone-in pork chops, about 1 inch thick
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 2 apples, peeled, cored, and diced
– 1/2 cup apple cider or apple juice
– 1/4 cup brown sugar
– 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
– 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary)
– 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
– 1 tablespoon butter

Preparation:

1. Prepare the Pork Chops:
   – Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper.
   – In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
   – Add the pork chops and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set them aside.
2. Prepare the Apple Glaze:
   – In the same skillet, add the diced apples and cook for about 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
   – Stir in the apple cider or apple juice, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, rosemary, and thyme. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes until it starts to thicken.
3. Glaze the Pork Chops:
   – Return the pork chops to the skillet, spooning some of the apple mixture over the top.
   – Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and let the pork chops simmer in the glaze for about 10-15 minutes, or until they are cooked through (internal temperature of 145°F/63°C).
4. Finish and Serve:
   – Once the pork chops are cooked, remove them from the skillet and place them on a serving platter.
   – Stir the butter into the apple glaze and let it melt, creating a rich, glossy sauce.
   – Spoon the apple glaze over the pork chops and garnish with additional fresh rosemary or thyme if desired.