Pork Chops w/ Onions and Apples

I know this sounds like a weird recipe - and we thought it was too until we tried it. It's from our friend Julie - she and her husband had us over for dinner to try it. It's SO good!!

2 tsp coarsely ground pepper
½ tsp salt
½ tsp garlic powder
4 pork chops (the ones that cook to white, not the darker ones)
2 medium onions (thinly sliced)
2 medium tart apples – peeled and chopped (Granny Smiths work great)
2 Tbs butter
2 Tbs brown sugar

In a small bowl, combine the pepper, salt and garlic powder. Rub over pork chops. Grill the chops over medium heat until juices run clear. Meanwhile, in a skillet, sauté onions and apples in butter until tender. Add brown sugar and cook until thickened. Serve over pork chops.