Skillet Pork Chops with Apples

Ingredients:

4 boneless center cut pork chops

2 tablespoons olive oil

Sea salt and Pepper to taste

3 tablespoons butter

2 granny smith apples, cored and sliced

¾ cup apple butter

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

½ teaspoon ancho chili powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon Mediterranean oregano

1/3 cup heavy cream

Directions:

1.    Season both sides of pork chops with salt and pepper.

2.    Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium high heat in a skillet.  Add the pork chops and cook on each side for 3 minutes.  Remove pork chops from skillet and allow to rest.

3.    Using the same skillet, melt 3 tablespoons butter.  Add the apple slices and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.  Add the apple butter, brown sugar, chili powder, smoked paprika, and Mediterranean oregano.  Stir to combine.  Stir in cream and bring it to a simmer. 

4.    Add the pork chops back to the skillet and spoon sauce over them.  Simmer the chops in the sauce for about 4 more minutes or until cooked through. 

5.    Serve pork chops and apples over rice.