Coriander Pork Chops With Sauteed Apples and Caramelized Onions

Great blend of flavors. I've served this many times and always get rave reviews. ENJOY! A friend who I gave this recipe to likes the Coriander crust so much she doubles that part of the recipe. As always adjust quantities to your families preferences. (Things are happening simultaneously - time from start of meal to finish is 45 minutes)

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1⁄4 cup  oil
• 2  medium yellow onions, sliced
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon pepper
• 2  cups rome apples, sliced into wedges
• 2  tablespoons  coriander seeds, crushed
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 2  tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2  tablespoons honey
• 4  pieces boneless pork chops

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Caramelize the onions by melting 1 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp oil over medium-low heat- Add onions and cook until browned- They will get soft and translucent first but keep cooking- This can take 30 minutes or so- Add 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper- Remove from heat and set aside.
3. Saute apples by melting remaining butter in a large skillet over medium high heat- Add apples and cook until lightly browned on one side- Turn over and continue until browned- Remove from heat and keep warm.
4. Combine the coriander, cumin, mustard, honey and 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper in a small bowl.
5. Heat remaining vegetable oil in ovenproof skillet over medium high heat.
6. Spread the spice mixture over the pork chops and place them in the hot pan.
7. Sear pork chops for two minutes on each side and transfer to oven.
8. Continue to cook until done 5-7 minutes.
9. Serve with sauteed apples and caramelized onions.