BRAISED RED CABBAGE AND PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and sear until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
• Place bacon the same skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add onions and cook until bacon is browned and onions are translucent, about 5 more minutes.
• Add red cabbage and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add chicken stock, wine, vinegar, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, salt, and pepper; cook for 10 minutes. Add pork chops, reduce heat to medium-low, and cover. Cook for 10 minutes, then add apples. Continue to cook until pork is no longer pink in the center, about 15 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).