Sweet Cranberry Pork Chops

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup brown sugar and 1/4 tablespoon cayenne pepper, generously rub mixture into pork chops. Set aside. Reserve any leftover seasoning.
2. Heat oil in a hot skillet over medium heat. Sear chops on both sides until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees, about 4 minutes each. Remove from skillet. Let rest for 3 minutes while you complete next step.
3. Add 1 cup red wine and 1/4 cup cranberry juice to skillet, scrapping up all the browned bits. Add any leftover seasoning mixture and stir to combine.
4. Return pork chops back to the skillet. Add 1 cup cranberries and top with thyme.