Pork Chops with Caramelized Apples and Onions

Ingredients

• 4 pieces pork chops
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 medium apple
• 1 large onion
• 2 pieces garlic
• 2 sprigs rosemary
• 1 sprig thyme
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon unrefined brown sugar
• 0.5 cup chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Season the pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. 2Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. 3In the same skillet, add the sliced apples and onions. Saute until they start to caramelize, about 5-6 minutes.
4. 4Add the minced garlic, rosemary, and thyme to the skillet, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5. 5Deglaze the skillet with balsamic vinegar, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
6. 6Stir in the unrefined brown sugar and chicken stock. Bring to a simmer.
7. 7Return the pork chops to the skillet, nestling them into the apple and onion mixture. Cover and simmer until the pork chops are cooked through, about 10 minutes.
8. 8Remove the skillet from heat. Let the pork chops rest for a few minutes before serving.
9. 9Serve the pork chops topped with the caramelized apples and onions, garnished with additional fresh rosemary and thyme if desired.