Cider Brined Pork Chops with Apple Pear Compote

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 Tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
• 3 Tablespoons butter, divided
• 3 Tablespoons minced shallot or red onion
• As Needed kosher salt
• 3 Cups diced apples and pears
• 1/2 Teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 Teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 Teaspoon cloves
• 2 Teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
• 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 Cup chicken stock
• 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard