Pork Chops, Cabbage, and Apples

INGREDIENTS

• 3 teaspoons paprika, divided
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1 tsp. dried thyme, divided
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
• 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper, divided
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1 tsp. dried sage, divided
• 6 (1/2-inch-thick) pork loin chops
• 2 bacon slices
• 1 head cabbage (about 2 lb.), coarsely chopped
• 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
• 1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled and sliced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 (12-oz.) bottle lager beer*