Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 4 bone-in pork loin chops, 1 inch thick
• 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
• 2 cups apple cider
• 4 medium red potatoes, cubed
• 1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 large carrot, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 small turnip or rutabaga, peeled and cubed
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3/4 cup half-and-half cream