Pork Chops Braised With Cider and Apples

• center-cut pork loin chops↗4
• vegetable oil↗1 tablespoon
• butter↗1 tablespoon
• large onion, thinly sliced↗1
• small tart apple, cored, thinly sliced↗1
• apple cider↗1⁄2 cup
• apple cider vinegar↗1⁄4 cup
• bay leaves↗2
• salt↗
• pepper↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Season pork chops generously with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Add pork to skillet and cook until brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.

4. 4

   Transfer pork to platter. Tent with foil to keep warm.

5. 5

   Drain off all by 2 tablespoons of drippings from skillet.

6. 6

   Add butter to skillet. Once butter is melted add onion, and saute until onion is almost soft, about 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Mix in apples,cider, vinegar and bay leaf.

8. 8

   Cover skillet and cook onions and apples are tender, about 10 minutes.

9. 9

   Discard bay leaves.

10. 10

    Add any accumulated juices from pork chop platter to skillet.

11. 11

    Increase heat and cook until sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes.

12. 12

    Spoon sauce over pork chops and serve.