Applesauce Barbecue Pork Chops - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 boneless pork chops
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
salt (to taste)
fresh ground pepper (to taste)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup chunky applesauce
1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)

Preparation

Sprinkle room-temperature chops with salt, pepper, and thyme.
Place oil in heavy skillet and heat until medium hot.
Brown chops slowly on both sides until golden brown.
This should take about 5 minutes per side.
Combine barbecue sauce, chunky applesauce, and chili powder (if desired.).
Cover chops with sauce.
Cover pan.
Simmer chops til tender, about 10 minutes.