Spiced Pork Chops and Sweet Apples

TONIGHT'S SPECIAL WILL BE  SERVED WITH 

Whipped Mashed Potatoes & Homegrown Green Beans

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INGREDIENTS

For Pork Chops

4 (3/4-inch) pork chops
Oil (1-2 tsp)
Salt
Pepper
Cayenne
Brown Sugar

For Apples

Brown Sugar (2 TBL)
Cinnamon (1/8 tsp)
Nutmeg (1/8 tsp)
Unsalted Butter (2 TBL)
2 tart apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)
Salt (a dash)
Pepper (a dash)

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DIRECTIONS

For Pork Chops:

The Rub:

Add salt, pepper, cayenne, and brown sugar in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Rub the spices over the pork chop and let sit for 30 minutes.

Note: For more spice add a bit more Cayenne to the rub.

Cooking:

Add oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Place chops in hot pan and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, or until done, turning occasionally.

Note: Pork chops can also be grilled or baked at 350° for 20-30 minutes.

For Apples:

In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, salt and pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add butter to skillet, and stir in brown sugar mixture and apples.

Cover and cook until apples are just tender. Remove apples with a slotted spoon and arrange on top of chops.

Continue cooking sauce uncovered in skillet, until thickened slightly. Spoon sauce over apples and chops.