Pork Chops with Caramelized Apples

Yield: Serves 4

Preparation Time: and Cook Time: 20-25 min

Ingredients

4 bone-in rib pork chops, 1 1/2 inches thick

2 teaspoons crushed dried thyme

1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon salt

6 Tablespoons butter

3/4 cup brown sugar

4 large apples, cored and cut into wedges

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley

Directions:

1. Pat chops dry. In small bowl mix together thyme, pepper and salt; season both sides of chops; set aside.

2. In large heavy skillet melt the butter and sugar over medium high heat; add the apples and saute for 2 - 3 minutes on each side, until apples are barely fork tender and golden. Remove from heat and keep warm.

3. In same skillet over medium-high heat, add a little olive oil. Add chops and brown on one side, about 4 minutes; turn and brown other side, 4 minutes more. Keep turning chops every couple of minutes until just done (internal temperature will reach 150 degrees F). Total cooking time for chops will be around 8 to 12 minutes.

4. Serve chops with warm caramelized apples and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

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