Pork Chops with Fruit Relish

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon apricot preserves
• 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
• 4 (6-ounce) bone-in center-cut loin pork chops (about 1/2 inch thick), trimmed
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 small Granny Smith apple, peeled and diced

Preparation

1. Combine orange juice and preserves in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; stir in cranberries and apricots. Cover and let stand 15 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed.
2. . While relish stands, sprinkle chops with 1 teaspoon thyme, salt, and pepper. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chops; cook 4 minutes on each side or until well browned.
3. . Stir remaining 1 teaspoon thyme and apple into fruit relish. Serve chops with relish.