Pork with apples and toasted walnuts

1. In a large, heavy skillet over high heat, toast walnuts 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. Remove and set aside.
3. Seasoni chops with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Trim a piece of fat from the edge of one chop.
5. In the same skillet over medium-high heat, heat fat until lightly browned, using a spoon to press and rub fat over bottom of skillet to grease it well.
6. Discard fat and increase heat to high.
7. Add chops; brown quickly on both sides.
8. Pour excess fat, if any, from skillet.
9. Add apple juice, brandy, garlic, thyme, and apples to pan. Cover pan and cook over medium-low heat 5 to 8 minutes.
10. To test for doneness, cut into a chop; it should be tender, juicy, and slightly pink.
11. If pork is done and apples are still crunchy, remove pork to a platter and cover with foil to keep warm.
12. Continue to cook apples until they are tender.
13. Stiri walnuts into sauce in pan. Pour walnut-apple sauce over chops.
14. Serve chops immediately.