Pork Chops With Pears Recipe

Name: Pork Chops With Pears
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pork chops or 4 pork steaks; 1 tablespoon oil or 1 tablespoon shortening; fresh ground pepper, to taste; freshly ground salt, to taste; 8 pear halves in natural juice (well drained if canned); 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 cup dry sherry or 1/4 cup orange juice; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon cold water

Servings: persons

4 pork chops or 4 pork steaks
1 tablespoon oil or 1 tablespoon shortening
fresh ground pepper, to taste
freshly ground salt, to taste
8 pear halves in natural juice (well drained if canned)
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup dry sherry or 1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water

1
In a large frying pan, brown the pork chops in hot oil; drain.
2
Transfer the pork chops to a shallow baking pan and season with salt and pepper.
3
Arrange the pear halves around the chops.
4
Drizzle orange juice over all.
5
Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
6
Pour sherry over all.
7
Place butter in the hollow of pears.
8
Cover and bake at 350u00b0F for 20 minutes.
9
Uncover and continue baking for 20 minutes, until meat is tender.
10
Place the pears and pork chops on a platter.
11
Dissolve cornstarch in water, stir into sauce mixture and cook until thickened.
12
Pour over pork chops and pears.
13
Enjoy!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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 pork chops or 4 pork steaks, 1 tablespoon oil or 1 tablespoon shortening, fresh ground pepper, to taste, freshly ground salt, to taste, and more.

Yes, Pork Chops With Pears 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 Pears

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