(about 4 lb each) chine bone removed, fat trimmed to 0.25 in, rib bones frenched Pork racks (8-bone each) • (packed) Light brown sugar • Diamond Crystal or 1.25 cups Morton Diamond Crystal Kosher salt or Morton Kosher salt • Apple cider vinegar • finely grated garlic • tbsp, plus 8 sprigs Fresh thyme, chopped • Brown mustard seeds • Coarsely ground black pepper • plus 2 tbsp Whole grain Dijon mustard • tbsp, divided Olive oil • Bacon, chopped • Lady apples, halved •