Apple & Sage Pork Chops

I go this recipe from my friend, Erin. It is a recipe from McCormick. You can find a pack of spices at the store with this recipe. I have changed a few things, however. I used cayenne pepper instead of paprika, and garlic powder instead of minced garlic.

1 1/2 tsp. rubbed sage

1 tsp. thyme leaves

1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. ground allspice

1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

1 Tab. flour

4 boneless pork chops 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick (about 1 1/4 lbs)
2 Tab. olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 red apples, thinly sliced (I use pink ladies, they are my favorite)
1/2 c. apple juice
1 Tab. brown sugar

Mix flour, salt and all spices in a small bowl. Sprinkle both sides of chops with 1 tablespoon of the seasoned flour.

Cook pork chops in hot oil in large skillet on medium-high until browned on both sides. Remove from skillet. Add onion; cook and stir 3 minutes or until tender. Add apples; cook and stir 2 minutes.

Stir in remaining seasoned flour, sugar and apple juice. Return pork chops to the skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 5 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160. I always use a meat thermometer when cooking so meat doesn't get tough and dry.