Apple Cider Braised Pork Chops - Inspired Cuisine

Ingredients

• 4 1 1/2" rib pork chops
• kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper and sugar
• 2 tbsp canola oil
• 2 medium Granny Smith or Gala apples (cut in 3 though equators)
• 3 medium shallots (halved lengthwise through root ends)
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 cloves grated garlic
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 2 cups cider
• 2 tbsp cider vinegar
• 10-12 sprigs thyme (plus extra for garnish)