Autumn Apple Pork Skillet With Rice

Submitted by Chef mariajane

"I love this dish!! Of course anything with pork and apples, is one of my favorites - I got this recipe from Minute Rice -"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 pork chops, fast fry, bone-in
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 2 apples, cored and chopped
• 1 1⁄4 cups chicken broth
• 1 1⁄4 cups apple juice
• 2 cups Minute Rice
• 1⁄4 cup green onion, sliced
• thinly sliced apple

directions

1. Toss the brown sugar with the cinnamon, thyme, salt and pepper. Rub the spice mixture evenly all over the pork chops. Heat the oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Brown the pork chops for 1-2 minutes per side. Transfer the chops to a plate; brush evenly with cider vinegar. Tent with foil to keep warm; reserve.
2. Add the butter, onion, and apple to the same skillet. Cook stirring often, for 5 minutes or until browned and tender. Pour in the chicken broth and apple juice; bring to a boil. Stir in the rice.
3. Reduce the heat to medium-low; cover and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Uncover and top the cooked rice with the reserved pork chops; sprinkle evenly with green onions. Garnish with additional apple (if using).