Pork Chops with Apples

By zircon50

Ingredients

• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1 1/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided
• 4 (1-in.-thick) bone-in pork chops (about 8 oz. each)
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 4 Pink Lady apples (about 1 1/4 lb.) cored and sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp. pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp. red-wine vinegar

Preparation

Step 1

1. Stir together chili powder, pepper and 1 teaspoon of the salt in a small bowl; sprinkle both sides of pork chops evenly with spice mixture.

2. Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add pork chops to skillet, and cook until golden brown on both sides, and slightly pink in center, about 5 minutes per side. (A thermometer inserted in thickest part against bone should register 140°F.) Transfer to a plate; cover and keep warm.

3. Add butter to skillet over medium. Add apple slices, cinnamon and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt; cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until apples soften and caramelize around edges, about 8 minutes. Stir in maple syrup and vinegar, and simmer 2 minutes. Serve pork chops topped with apples.