3 grits with and sauteed apples Recipes

canola oil, pork chops (about 1 inch thick ), apples, cored and sliced 1/2 inch thick, onion, sliced, chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, light brown sugar, dark brown sugar, unsalted butter or 3 tbsp margarine, quick-cooking grits, ground nutmeg, light cream, salt and pepper

butter, chopped onions, chopped celery, chopped carrots, garlic cloves, minced, dry vermouth, whole black peppercorns, mustard seeds, bay leaf, low-salt chicken broth, meaty smoked ham hocks, low-salt chicken broth, quick-cooking grits, minced fresh thyme, sauteed apples, grated extra-sharp white cheddar cheese, divided, chopped fresh thyme (for garnish )