Pork Chops with Spiced Apples

PORK CHOPS WITH SPICED APPLES

Today, I'll be sharing with you a delicious and quick-to-prepare dinner idea that the whole family will enjoy – Pork Chops with Spiced Apples. It's a simple dish that can be prepared all in one skillet, using ingredients you probably already have in the house. So pull up a chair, because dinner will be on the table in 30.

Serves 4

4	¾-inch thick, bone-in pork chops, trimmed of excess fat and patted dry
	Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1	tablespoon olive oil
2	tablespoons unsalted butter
3	Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into wedges
1½	teaspoons fresh rosemary, very finely chopped
1	cup apple cider
¼	cup raisins
3	tablespoons pure maple syrup
½	teaspoon apple pie spice
	Juice of 1 lemon

1. Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and black pepper. Set a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle in the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, arrange the pork chops in a single layer in the skillet, and sear until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Turn the pork chops over and continue to cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes more. Transfer the pork chops to a warm serving platter and set aside.

2. Return the skillet to the stove and melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the apples and rosemary. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are lightly golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes.

3. Deglaze the skillet by pouring in the apple cider and using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits stuck to the bottom. Add the raisins, maple syrup, and apple pie spice. Simmer until the apples are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly, about 10 minutes.

4. To finish, add the lemon juice to the apple mixture. Season to taste with additional salt and black pepper. Pour the sautéed apples and sauce over the reserved pork chops and serve.