Pork Chops With Caramelized Apples

From a NY website promoting apples.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  pork chops, 1 1/2-inch thick
• 4  large  cortland apples, cored, peeled and cut into wedges
• 2  teaspoons  crushed dried thyme
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 6  tablespoons butter
• 3⁄4 cup sugar

Directions

1. Pat chops dry. In small bowl mix together thyme, pepper and salt; season both sides of chops; set aside.
2. In large heavy skillet melt the butter with the sugar over moderately high heat; add the apples and sauté for 30-40 minutes, until apples begin to brown.
3. Turn apples, cook for 5 minutes more, until they are golden brown and the sauce is thickened. Remove from heat and keep warm.
4. Heat another heavy skillet over medium-high heat, brush with a little vegetable oil.
5. Add chops and brown on onside, about 4 minutes; turn and brown other side, 4 minutes more.
6. Keep turning chops every couple of minutes until just done (internal temperature will reach 155 degrees F).
7. Total cooking time for chops will be around 14-18 minutes. Serve chops with apples.