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“This recipe has become a family favorite,” attests Sue Ware from Ortonville, Minnesota. “Thickened pan juices make a tasty gravy for pork chops with sweet pears over white rice.”

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Pear Pork Chops with Rice Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 40 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

10 40 50

Ingredients

2 cans (15 ounces each) pear halves in extra-light syrup
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 boneless pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick and 5 ounces each)
2 cups uncooked instant rice
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water

Directions

Drain pears, reserving syrup; set pears aside. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, cloves, cinnamon and reserved syrup. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2-3 minutes, stirring every minute, or until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved.
Place pork chops in a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish. Place a pear half over each chop; top with pear syrup mixture. Cover and bake at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until pork is tender.
Cook rice according to package directions. Remove pork and pears; keep warm. Pour pan juices into a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into juices. Return to a boil; cook 1-2 minutes longer or until thickened. Serve with pork, pears and rice. Yield: 6 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 425 calories, 9 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 32 mg cholesterol, 104 mg sodium, 80 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Pear Pork Chops with Rice in Simple & Delicious March/April 2006, p65

Light-Bodied Red Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied red wine such as Pinot Noir.

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Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2011 by nolacook

I did a little variation. 3 cooking pears,3 tbsp butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 tsp ea. cinnamon and crushed cloves and about 1/2 cup of water and cooked on stovetop while chops were cooking in oven. No need to thicken, when the chops are done, top with pears and a little of the liquid. Also, I like to brown the chops, then bake covered 375 degree for about 45 min. Served this dish with roasted butternut squash. Yum!