Pork Chops and Applesauce Recipe

Name: Pork Chops and Applesauce Recipe
Ingredients: 6 apples (Gala or Honeycrisp preferred, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes); 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 1/3 cup light brown sugar; 1/3 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 2 bone-in thick cut pork chops (about 2 pounds total); 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil; Fresh thyme or rosemary (for garnish (optional))