Pork Chops with Apples, Onion and Bacon

Pork Chops with Apples, Onion and Bacon

Can you possibly think of anything better together than the above combination.  The flavors marry so well together.  Serve with some smashed potatoes and a vegetable of choice. 
Serves 4
4 thin cut pork chops, trimmed (my husband is a big eater, so I make 6, I eat 2, well, you get the rest...)2 Jonathan apples or any tart apples, peeled and cored, and sliced into not thin slices but thick enough to withstand some sauteing.  3 slices bacon, chopped
1 med. sweet onion, sliced thinly
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil

Get out your favorite cast iron skillet or a large sauté pan. Salt and pepper the chops.  Heat olive oil over high heat until shimmering.  Add chops and caramelize one side and then turn and cook an additional 3-4 minutes.  I like my pork just a tad bit pink when removed because it will continue to cook a little more.  Tent or put in a warming drawer.  Wipe out the pan and heat again, this time over med. high heat.  Add the bacon, apples and onions.  Cook until the bacon is almost crisp, the onions opaque and the apples are easily pierced with a fork.  Salt and pepper to your liking.  Add chops, cover with the goodies, and you're done.