Pork Chops With Cider Gravy, Sauteed Apples, And Onions

• 4 pork chops, 1-inch thick
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 2 gala apples or 2 golden delicious apples, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup apple cider
• 1 cup chicken stock

1. Season chops with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon EVOO in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork 5 minutes on the first side until deeply golden, turn and cook 3-4 minutes more with a loose foil tent over the pan. Remove cooked chops to a plate and cover to keep warm. Add another tablespoon EVOO, add the onions and apples. Season with salt, pepper and thyme and cook until just tender, 5-6 minutes. Douse with juice of a lemon and remove chops to a plate.
2. Add 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet, melt then whisk in flour, cook 1 minute then whisk in cider and 1 cup of stock. Season the gravy with salt and pepper. Thicken 4-5 minutes over medium-low heat.
3. Serve chop covered with apples and onions, gravy poured down over top.

pork chops, salt, extra virgin olive oil, yellow onions, gala apples, thyme, lemon, butter, flour, apple cider, chicken stock

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pork-chops-with-cider-gravy-sauteed-apples-and-onions-430710 (may not work)