Pork Chops with Apple Celery Relish

Who doesn't love a good pork chop recipe?! Well, I've got a semi-fancy one for ya that won't take too long.

I apologize in advance but photography isn't my "thing."

 I try to take pretty pictures but usually it just looks like food.  

So don't judge the recipe based on my pictures!

Pork Chops with Apple Celery Relish
Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 medium sized onion, chopped up
• 2 celery stalks, chopped up
• 1 apple, chopped; granny smith would work well (you want an apple that isn't too sweet)
• 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped up
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 4 Pork Chops

Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a medium heated pan. Cook onion, celery, apple and carrots for a couple minutes. Add garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. Cook until veggies are tender but still have a slight crispness to them. Season to taste. Remove from heat but keep them covered until you are ready to serve. 

Meanwhile as the veggies are cooking, season pork chops with salt and pepper. In a different pan add a tablespoon of oil to it. Once the pan is on medium heat add pork chops. Make sure to get a good sear on them. Once they are browned on one side go ahead and flip them over. It shouldn't take too long for them to cook. If you have a meat thermometer the pork chop should read in at 145 degrees F.

Once your meat is done, let it rest for 3 minutes.

Serve pork chops topped with apple, celery relish and a delicious side dish. I made balsamic green beans with red onions, which are delicious! Ever tried balsamic vinegar and green beans? Yum! Try them!

Variation: Stuffed Pork Chops

If you feel like being really fancy buy 1 inch thick pork chops and butterfly them, then stuff the relish inside the chops. "Pin" with toothpicks. Sear both sides of the chops, then finish them off in the oven. That's yummy too!