Pork Chops with Apples, Herbs and Cider

2 pork chops

1 tsp olive oil

1 red onion

3 medium eating apples

1 sprig rosemary

1 sprig sage

250ml cider

1 tsp Dijon mustard

Pre-heat the oven to 180°C.

Season the chops well with salt and pepper.

Heat the oil in an ovenproof pan and bring up to a medium heat. Place the chops in the pan, fat side down and render until the fat begins to soften and turn golden brown. Turn the heat up and sear the chops on both sides until golden. Set aside on a plate.

Slice the onions, into 8 wedges and place into the pan with the pork fat. Repeat with one of the apples and add to the pan with the herbs. Season and sweat over a medium heat until the onions and apples begin to soften. Whisk in the cider and Dijon mustard.

Return the chops to the pan and place the remaining two apples around the edge. Cook in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until the chops are cooked through and the whole apples soft. Remove the herb sprigs and serve.