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Ingredients

• 1 (12-ounce) package egg noodles
• 1 teaspoon each dried oregano and dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon each salt and ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 well-trimmed center-cut pork chops, cut 1/2 inch thick
• 2 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 medium red apple
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

• 1
  Prepare noodles according to the package directions; drain noodles. Rinse with cool water; drain again. Place noodles in bowl; cover to keep hot.
• 2
  Meanwhile, combine oregano, thyme, salt, nutmeg and pepper in a small bowl; sprinkle over pork chops.
• 3
  Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet until hot. Add pork chops and cook over medium heat until pork is barely pink in center, about 6 minutes per side. Remove pork chops from skillet and cover to keep warm.
• 4
  Cut apple in half; core and cut into slices. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter and apple to skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in maple syrup, lemon juice and ginger. Cook until thickened, about 2 minutes.
• 5
  Serve pork chops and apple mixture over noodles. Garnish with fresh oregano leaves, if desired.