Autumn Pork With Apples, Thyme and Pilaf
Recipe

Season pork chops to taste with salt and pepper. In large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown pork chops 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove from pan; set aside.

Add onion to same skillet; reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add water; bring to a boil. Stir in rice, contents of Spice Sack, walnuts and cranberries. Cover; reduce heat to low and simmer 10 minutes.

Return pork chops to skillet. Sprinkle with thyme. Cover; simmer 10 more minutes or until pork is done. (Pork is done at 160°F. It should be juicy and slightly pink in the center.)

Place 3 apple slices over each pork chop. Cover; let stand 5 minutes.