PORK CHOPS WITH SAUTEED APPLES AND ONIONS RECIPES

Steps:

• Trim the chops of excess fat. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat a 14-inch cast-iron skillet (if you have a smaller one, you'll need to work in batches) over high heat, and then swirl in the olive oil. Lay in the pork chops and don't move them for a few minutes, to assure a good golden sear forms. Turn and brown well on the second side for a total of about 10 minutes. Transfer the chops to a warm plate.
• Swirl the butter into the pan. Add the onion and apples. Saute until the onion slices are lightly caramelized and the apples have begun to soften, about 8 minutes. Stir in the beer or other liquid. Return chops to the pan.
• Cook until the pork is tender, about 15 more minutes (depending on the size of the chops), turning halfway through and covering the chops with the apple mixture. If the apple mixture needs a little thickening, transfer the chops to the warm plate again and simmer the mixture on high for a few minutes to reduce. Serve the chops over rice or mashed potatoes with a large spoonful of the apple-onion mixture over the top.

Steps:

• "1. In a large skillet melt butter over medium heat. Add apples, onion, ginger (if desired), brown sugar and vinegar; toss to coat. Cook over medium heat 10 minutes or until apples and onions are glazed and tender, stirring occasionally. 2. Meanwhile, season chops to taste with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a separate skillet over medium-high heat. Add chops; cook over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes per side to brown. Remove from heat. 3. Push apple mixture to sides of skillet. Add chops. Cover and cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes or until chops are no longer pink and juices run clear (170 degrees). "