INGREDIENTS
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• Six boneless pork chops, 1/2 inch thick
• One yellow onion, thinly sliced and rings separated
• One stick of butter (5 oz.)
• 6 fresh hamburger buns, split
• 6 tablespoons applesauce, or as required
• Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
PREPARATION
1. 30 minutes before cooking, place the herbs and spices in a mixing bowl to combine, then sprinkle liberally over each pork chop. Place the seasoned pork in the fridge until required.
2. Heat the butter in a large skillet at medium-high temperature. Add the onions and cook for 4-5 minutes, until they become translucent. Place the onions in a bowl and cover, then set aside. Retain as much butter as possible in the pan.
3. Using the remaining butter in the skillet, sear the pork chops on each side then cook for 7-10 minutes, turning occasionally. Add another 2-3 tablespoons of butter if necessary while cooking. Once ready, sprinkle the pork with salt and pepper.
4. While the pork chops are cooking, toast the hamburger buns to your liking, and add butter as required.
5. Remove the pork chops from the heat and place onto the hamburger buns. Add an even amount of buttered onions to each sandwich, then top with a generous tablespoon of applesauce.
6. Serve the pork chop sandwich immediately with french fries or chips.