Pork Chop and Apple Skillet Dinner

1.Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.

2.Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter is melted and shimmering.

3.Add the pork chops to the hot skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 145°F (63°C). Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

4.Reduce the heat to medium. Add the sliced onion to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes until softened.

5.Add the sliced apples and cinnamon to the skillet. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender-crisp and lightly caramelized.

6.Pour in the chicken broth or apple cider and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.

7.Return the pork chops to the skillet, nestling them among the apples and onions. Spoon some of the apple and onion mixture over the pork chops.

8.Cover the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the pork chops are cooked through and the sauce has slightly thickened.

9.Serve the pork chops immediately, topped with the apple and onion mixture. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves, if desired.