Categories: Pork- Main Dish

Ingredients

• 4 (8 oz.) bone-in pork chops, 1-inch thick (about 2 lb.)
• 1 tsp. sea salt, divided
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 Tbsp. fresh thyme, divided
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1 shallot, minced (1 to 2 Tbsp.)
• 1 tart apple (such as Granny Smith) peeled, cored and sliced
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

Directions

1. Rinse pork chops, pat dry and sprinkle both sides with 1/2 tsp. salt, pepper and 1 Tbsp. thyme, pressed lightly so seasonings adhere.

2. Heat oil in a large cast iron or heavy skillet over medium heat until sizzling hot. Add meat and cook 5 to 6 minutes per side, turning only once, to brown. Transfer to a platter and cover loosely to keep warm.

3. Add butter to pan and heat until foamy. Add shallot and thyme and cook 3 minutes. Add apple, applesauce, broth and 1/2 tsp. salt, scraping up browned bits. Cook, stirring until apple is tender and sauce reduces slightly, 3 to 4 minutes.

4. Return meat, along with any juices that have collected to pan and cook just until thoroughly heated, about 2 minutes.

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