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Heat large fry pan on med-high.
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Season pork chops on both sides with salt, pepper and thyme.
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Place chops in pan just to brown on each side, about 4 to 5 minutes turning once.
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Cut up onion and peeled apples into evenly sized chunks while meat is browning.
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Pierce potatoes with fork for venting. Heat on high in microwave for 10-12 minutes.
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Remove browned chops from pan and set aside.
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Add about 1 1/2 TBSP of butter in pan and mix in with oil.
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Add onions to pan and stir to coat in butter and oil glaze.
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Add apples to pan when onions begin to soften and caramelize. Stir to coat.
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Add pork chops back into pan and cover, turning and stirring contents occasionally for about 15 to 20 minutes. Liquid in pan should become slightly thicker.
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While meat is cooking, slice baked potatoes into approximately 1/4 inch slices.
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Remove skin and place slices from one potato in a layer in small baking dish.
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Add thin pats of butter and a generous sprinkling of shredded cheese on top of first layer.
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Repeat second layer the same way and place in oven until cheese just starts to brown.
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Place cooked pork chops on large serving plate. Spoon on saucy apples and onions.
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Bring it all together at the table and enjoy!
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Bon Appetite!
