Cider Brined Pork Chops with Apple Pear Compote - Traeger

Ingredients

• 6 (6-8 oz) bone-in single-cut pork chops
• 1/4 Cup kosher salt
• 1/4 Cup apple cider
• 3 pods star anise
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 inch fresh ginger, smashed
• 6 cloves
• 12 black peppercorns, smashed
• 2 Tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
• 3 Tablespoon butter, divided
• 3 Tablespoon minced shallot or red onion
• As Needed kosher salt
• 3 Cup diced apples and pears
• 1/2 Teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 Teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 Teaspoon cloves
• 2 Teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 2 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 Cup chicken stock
• 2 Tablespoon Dijon mustard