Ingredients for Pork Chops With Pears
- 4 pork chops (6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh Ground Pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Pear Halves In Natural Juice
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Dry Sherry
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Cold Water
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How to Make Pork Chops With Pears
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Season pork chops generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Brown pork chops for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove pork chops from skillet and set aside.
- Arrange pear halves around the pork chops in the skillet.
- Drizzle orange juice evenly over pears and pork chops.
- Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon over the pears and pork chops.
- Pour sherry over everything.
- Place a pat of butter into the hollow of each pear half.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
- Cover the skillet and bake for 20 minutes.
- Uncover and continue baking for another 20 minutes, or until pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and are tender.
- While pork chops are baking, whisk together cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth.
- Once pork chops are cooked, remove the skillet from the oven.
- Stir the cornstarch slurry into the pan juices and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sauce has thickened.
- Place pork chops and pears on a serving platter and pour the thickened sauce over them.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
116g
Fat
36g
Carbs
12g
