Sauteed Pork Chops with Apples

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp packed brown sugar
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 3/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 3/4 tsp black pepper
• 4 (8 ounce) bone-in pork center-cut chops, cut 3/4 inch thick
• 2 tsp canola oil plus 1 tablespoon, divided
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 2 cup thinly sliced Granny Smith apples
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or chicken stock
• 2 tsp Fresh thyme

Instructions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.