Sauteed Pork Chops with Apples
The Sugar and Spice Rub makes extra. So another time, use it to season pork tenderloin or lean burgers before broiling or grilling.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
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2 teaspoons chili powder
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1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
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1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
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1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
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1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
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¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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¾ teaspoon black pepper
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4 (8 ounce) bone-in pork center-cut chops, cut 3/4 inch thick
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2 teaspoons neutral oil, such as canola or avocado plus 1 tablespoon, divided
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¼ cup dry white wine
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2 cups thinly sliced Granny Smith apples
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½ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or chicken stock
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2 teaspoons Fresh thyme
Description
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To prepare Sugar and Spice Rub: In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar, chili powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, cayenne pepper and black pepper.
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To prepare chops: Trim fat from chops. Brush 2 teaspoons oil over all sides of chops. Sprinkle chops evenly with 1 tablespoon of the rub (reserve the rest for another use); rub in with your fingers. Cover with plastic wrap; chill in refrigerator 1 hour.
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Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat 2 minutes. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil; swirl to lightly coat skillet. Add chops; cook 7 to 10 minutes or until 145 degrees F, turning once. Transfer chops to a warm platter; cover and keep warm.
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Remove skillet from heat. Slowly add wine to hot skillet, stirring to scrape up any browned bits from bottom of skillet. Return skillet to heat. Add sliced apples, broth, and 1 thyme sprig. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, about 3 minutes or just until apples are tender. Using a slotted spoon, transfer apples to a small bowl; cover and keep warm. Bring broth mixture in skillet to boiling. Boil about 5 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Return chops and apples to skillet; heat through. If desired, sprinkle with snipped thyme. Serve immediately.