Pork Chops With Ginger Pear Sauce Recipe

Name: Pork Chops With Ginger Pear Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (4 ounce) boneless pork chops, select a thicker cut and trim all visible fat; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons canola oil or 2 teaspoons corn oil; 3 tablespoons cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons sugar (I think you can do this with Splenda by adding it closer to the end of the preparation); 2/3 cup white wine, dry would be best; 1 cup reduced-fat chicken broth; 1 firm ripe bosc pears or 1 Anjou pear, peeled, cored and cut lengthwise into eighths; 1/4 cup fresh ginger, peeled and cut into thin julienne strips; 6 scallions, trimmed and sliced into 1/2 inch lengths; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoons water

Servings: persons

4 (4 ounce) boneless pork chops, select a thicker cut and trim all visible fat
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons canola oil or 2 teaspoons corn oil
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar (I think you can do this with Splenda by adding it closer to the end of the preparation)
2/3 cup white wine, dry would be best
1 cup reduced-fat chicken broth
1 firm ripe bosc pears or 1 Anjou pear, peeled, cored and cut lengthwise into eighths
1/4 cup fresh ginger, peeled and cut into thin julienne strips
6 scallions, trimmed and sliced into 1/2 inch lengths
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons water

1
Season porkchops with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork and cook until browned and just cooked through, two to three minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and keep warm. Pour off fat from the pan.
2
Add vinegar and sugar to the pan and stir to dissolve the sugar. Cook over medium-high heat until the syrup turns dark amber, 10 to 20 seconds. Pour in wine and bring to a simmer while stirring.
3
Add broth, pears and ginger to the wine-vinegar sauce bring to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, turning the pears occasionally, for 4 minutes. Add scallions and cook until the pears are tender, about 2 minutes more.
4
Mix together the water and cornstarch into a slurry and add to the pan. Stir until the sauce thickens. Reduce heat to low and return the pork and any accumulated juices to the pan; turn to coat with the sauce.
5
Serve immediately.

416

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (4 ounce) boneless pork chops, select a thicker cut and trim all visible fat, salt & freshly ground black pepper, 2 teaspoons canola oil or 2 teaspoons corn oil, 3 tablespoons cider vinegar, and more.

Yes, Pork Chops With Ginger Pear Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pork Chops With Ginger Pear Sauce

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