Autumn Apple Pork Skillet With Rice

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 34 teaspoon salt
• 34 teaspoon pepper
• 4 pork chops
• fast fry
• bone-in
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 small onion
• thinly sliced
• 2 apples
• cored and chopped
• 1 14 cups chicken broth
• 1 14 cups apple juice
• 2 cups Minute Rice
• 14 cup green onion
• sliced
• thinly sliced apple

Instructions

1. Toss the brown sugar with the cinnamon, thyme, salt and pepper.
2. Rub the spice mixture evenly all over the pork chops.
3. Heat the oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat.
4. Brown the pork chops for 1-2 minutes per side.
5. Transfer the chops to a plate; brush evenly with cider vinegar.
6. Tent with foil to keep warm; reserve.
7. Add the butter, onion, and apple to the same skillet.
8. Cook stirring often, for 5 minutes or until browned and tender.
9. Pour in the chicken broth and apple juice; bring to a boil.
10. Stir in the rice.
11. Reduce the heat to medium-low; cover and cook for 5 minutes.
12. Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
13. Uncover and top the cooked rice with the reserved pork chops; sprinkle evenly with green onions.
14. Garnish with additional apple (if using).