Pear Pork Chops

Name: Pear Pork Chops
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
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

These pork chops make a wonderful dinner paired with crusty bread and a salad. —Athena Russell, Florence, South Carolina

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.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 339 calories, 21g fat (7g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 154mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein.

Originally published as Sauteed Pork Chops with Pear Slices in Simple & Delicious January/February 2009

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clcountry

Jul 13, 2012

This is my go-to pork chop recipe. So easy and tastes amazing.
thin4life

Dec 19, 2010

This was excellent. Will definitely make again!