Pork Chops with Apples and Onions

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• 4 each 3/4-inch thick boneless pork chops
• 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup apple cider
• 1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp ground allspice
• As Needed Salt
• As Needed black pepper
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 2 each medium sweet crisp apples (honey crisp, gala, fuji, golden delicious etc.), (thinly sliced)
• 1 each small red onion, (thinly sliced)
• 1 1/2 tsp minced fresh sage
• 1 1/2 tsp minced fresh rosemary

1. Preferably let pork chops rest at room temperature 10 minutes while preparing ingredients.
2. In a liquid measuring cup or bowl whisk together broth, apple cider, mustard, cinnamon and allspice. Set aside.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season both sides of pork chops with salt and pepper (about 3/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper total).
4. Once oil is shimmering add pork chops. Sear until browned on bottom, about 4 - 5 minutes then flip and continue to cook, until center registers 145 degrees, about 4 - 5 minutes longer.
5. Transfer pork chops to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm. Melt butter in same skillet over medium heat.
6. Add in apples, onions, sage and rosemary and saute until tender, about 4 minutes. Pour in broth mixture and season with a little salt as desired.
7. Let simmer until reduced by about half, stirring occasionally, about 2 - 3 minutes. Return pork chops to pan and spoon mixture over chops. Serve warm.
8. For a slightly thicker sauce if desired, you can whisk 1 tsp cornstarch in with the broth before adding to skillet. Stir frequently.
9. Recipe source: inspired by Cooking Light