Aromatic cinnamon, ginger and thyme turns plain pork chops into a family-pleasing dinner – especially when they're accompanied by a hearty rice pilaf packed with apricots and raisins.

 

Makes 4 servings.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Thyme Leaves

1 teaspoon McCormick® Cinnamon, Ground

1 teaspoon McCormick® Ginger, Ground

1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt from McCormick® Sea Salt Grinder

1/8 teaspoon McCormick® Black Pepper, Ground

4 boneless pork chops, 3/4-inch thick (about 1 1/4 pounds)

3 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided

1 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped carrot

1/2 cup chopped celery

1 cup apple juice

1 cup instant brown rice