Tyler pairs apple-brined pork chops with spiced apples and raisins.Get the recipe: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/thick-pork-chops-with-spiced-apples-and-raisins-recipe-1945712Thick Pork Chops with Spiced Apples and RaisinsRecipe courtesy of Tyler FlorenceTotal: 2 hr 50 minPrep: 10 minInactive: 2 hrCook: 40 minYield: 4 servingsLevel: EasyIngredientsPork Chops:1 gallon water1 cup brown sugar1 cup sea salt1 cup frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed1 1/2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns2 fresh thyme sprigs4 double-cut bone-in loin pork chops, 1 pound eachSea salt and freshly ground black pepperExtra-virgin olive oilSpiced Apples and Raisins:2 tablespoons unsalted butter3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced in 1/2-inch-thick wedgesLeaves from 2 fresh thyme sprigs1/4 cup raisins3/4 cup frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed3 tablespoons brown sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground clovesPinch dry mustardSea salt and freshly ground black pepper1/2 lemonDirectionsPreheat the oven to 350 degrees F.In a mixing bowl combine the water, brown sugar, sea salt, apple juice concentrate, peppercorns, and thyme. Give it a good stir to dissolve the sugar and salt. Transfer the mixture to an extra-large re-sealable plastic bag. Submerge the pork chops in the brine, seal up the bag, and put it in the refrigerator for 2 hours to tenderize the meat. Do not brine longer than that or the meat will break down too much and get mushy.Remove the pork chops from the brine and pat them dry with paper towels. Sprinkle both sides of the meat with salt and pepper. Put a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add a 3-count drizzle of olive oil and get it hot. Lay 2 pork chops in the pan (most likely only 2 of these massive pork chops will fit comfortably) and brown 4 minutes per side. Remove the pork chops to a large baking pan; brown the remaining 2 chops and add them to the others in the pan. Put the baking pan in the oven and roast the chops for 30 minutes. The pork is done when the center is still rosy and the internal temperature reads 140 to 145 degrees F when tested with an instant-read thermometer.While the chops cook, melt the butter in a clean skillet over medium-low heat. Add the apples and thyme and coat in the butter; cook and stir for 8 minutes to give them some color. Toss in the raisins and add the apple juice, stirring to scrape up the brown bits. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and dry mustard; season with salt and pepper. Squeeze in the juice from the lemon to wake up the flavor and simmer for 10 minutes or until the apples break down and soften. Spoon the spiced apples over the pork chops.Subscribe to our channel to fill up on the latest must-eat recipes, brilliant kitchen hacks and content from your favorite Food Network shows. Watch free FULL EPISODES of Food Network shows: http://www.foodnetwork.com/videos/full-episodes?soc=youtubeVisit Food Network online: http://www.foodnetwork.comLike Food Network on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNetworkFollow Food Network on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoodNetworkFollow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetwork/