Pork Chops with Caramelized Onions and Apples and Rice Pilaf

There’s nothing better to pair with pork than apples. This dish gives you the spirit of having a big ’ole dollop of apple sauce on your plate with a little added zing from the onions and apple cider. If you really want a bite, add a splash of apple cider vinegar.

ingredients

Pork Chops
1 tsp olive oil
2 pork loin chops (about 4oz each)
salt and pepper to taste
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp thyme
2 tart appples, peeled, cored and sliced
1/2 cup apple cider
Rice Pilaf
1/2 tsp olive oil
3 Tbsp finely chopped onions
1/2 tsp thyme
1/3 cup long grain rice
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
salt and pepper to taste

directions

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Pork Chops
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1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the pork chops with salt and pper and sear them on both sides until just cooked through, about 4 to 6 minutes per side.
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2. Transfer the cooked chops from the pan to a platter and keep warm. Turn the heat on the pan down to medium and add the onion and thyme. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the onion begin to wilt. Turn the heat to high and cook until the onions are golden brown.
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3. Add the apple cider and apples and cook until the cider has reduced and slightly thickened and the apples are tender, about 6 minutes.
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4. Serve the pork chops topped with the apple-onion mixture and enjoy!
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Rice Pilaf
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1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
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2. In s small ovenproof pot, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the onion and thyme and cook for 3-4 minutes until the onions become translucent.
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3. Add the rice and stir to coat evenly with butter. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Add the stock and bring to a boil over high heat.
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4. As soon as the stock comes to a boil, cover the pot and place in the oven for 18 minutes.
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5. Remove from the oven, add the salt, pepper, and fluff rice with a fork.