Pork Chops Braised in Cider Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients - 4 6 oz. pork chops, about 1 - 1 onion, finely chopped - 2 cups apple cider - 2 teaspoons dried sage, crumbled - 1 tablespoon cooking oil - salt and freshly ground pepper    Applesauce is a traditional accompaniment to pork chops - but try this version which infuses apple flavor into the meat.   Directions Heat oil in heavy 12" skillet. Lightly salt chops. Grind a generous amount of black pepper over each chop. Press pepper into chop. When oil is very hot but not smoking, add	1

	chops and brown well on each side, about 2 minutes per side. Remove chops from pan. Add cider, sage and onion. Boil to reduce liquid by about half - about 5 minutes. Return chops to pan, reduce heat to maintain a simmer, and cover. Cook until chops are desired doneness - make a small cut to check. Center should be very pale pink. (If overcooked, chops will be tough and flavorless.) Remove finished chops to a warmed platter. If cider sauce is too thin, quickly boil down to consistency of syrup. Spoon over chops and serve immediately.	2