Pear Pork Chops
These pork chops make a wonderful dinner paired with crusty bread and a salad. —Athena Russell, Florence, South Carolina4 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 25 min.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 boneless pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick and 5 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium pear, cut into wedges
Directions
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, thyme, salt and
- pepper. Add pork, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat.
- In a large skillet, cook chops in oil and butter over medium heat for
- 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat juices run clear. Remove to a
- serving plate and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, saute pear until tender. Serve with pork. Yield:
- 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving equals 339 calories, 21 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 83 mg cholesterol, 154 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 28 g protein.
Wine: Light-Bodied Red Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied red wine such as Pinot