Pork Chop Barley Casserole

• 4 boneless pork chops
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon fresh sage
• salt and pepper
• 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 granny smith apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
• 1 granny smith apple, peeled, cored, sliced
• 1 cup barley
• 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

1. Preheat oven to 375f.
2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in skillet.
3. Season pork with salt, pepper, sage and thyme, brown on both sides 4 mins per side, remove.
4. Add extra olive oil if needed.
5. Saute onion, garlic, peppers until softened.
6. Add barley and coat, stir in stock and bring to a boil.
7. Lower heat and simmer, covered for 15 minutes.
8. Stir in chopped apple.
9. Put barley mixture into a casserole pan.
10. Top with pork chops and bake, covered for 40 minutes.
11. Mix butter, maple syrup, cinnamon and brown sugar in a small dish.
12. Uncover casserole, add pork and apple slices, and brush with maple sugar mixture.
13. Cook an additional 10-15 minutes.
14. Let it stand a few minutes, and serve.

pork chops, thyme, fresh sage, salt, olive oil, red onion, red pepper, jalapeno, garlic, granny smith apple, granny smith apple, barley, chicken stock, brown sugar, maple syrup, butter, cinnamon

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pork-chop-barley-casserole-243393 (may not work)