IN LARGE SKILLET HEAT OIL OVER MEDIUM HEAT. ADD CHOPS.BROWN, TURNING ONCE, 10 MINUTES. REMOVE CHOPS. DRAIN EXCESS FAT. ADD CIDER, STIRRING TO LOOSEN BROWN PARTICLES. STIRRING CONSTANTLY ADD SOUP MIX AND BRING TO A BOIL. REDUCE HEAT. RETURN CHOPS TO PAN. PARTIALLY COVER AND SIMMER FOR 10 MINUTES. ADD APPLES. SIMMER PARTIALLY COVERED 10 MINUTES. WITH SLOTTED SPOON, REMOVE CHOPS, APPLES, AND VEGETABLES TO SERVING PLATE. COVER AND KEEP WARM. boil pan liquid rapidly over high heat 5 to 10 minutes or until thickened. Spoon over chops.