Best Pork Chops With Sliced Pears Recipes

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH BALSAMIC CARAMELIZED PEARS

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The recipe transforms thin supermarket pork chops into an unforgettable-juicy-tender-flavor-packed-lip-smacking pork experience. A combination of brining, marinating, and saucing. All can be prepared ahead except for the last 5 minutes of grilling.

Provided by OSORKIN

Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes

Time 2h6m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 ½ quarts water
5 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons white sugar
6 pork loin chops, 1/2 inch thick
½ cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
½ cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 Vidalia onions, each cut into 8 wedges
2 pears, cored and each cut into 8 wedges
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a large bowl, stir together the water, kosher salt, and sugar. Add pork chops to this brine, and let them soak for no more than one hour. Drain and discard the brine. Pat pork chops dry with paper towels.
In a shallow dish, stir together the olive oil, garlic, and rosemary. Place pork chops in the dish, and turn to coat. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 or 2 hours.
Pour the balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, and cook until reduced by 1/2, about 10 minutes. When the vinegar cools, it should be the consistency of syrup.
Melt butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high or high heat. Add the onions and pears, and quickly brown being careful to keep the wedges intact. Once the onions and pears are browned, reduce heat to low, and cook for about 7 minutes, or until tender. Stir in the reduced vinegar and salt. The recipe can be prepared up to this point several hours before grilling.
Preheat the grill for medium-high heat.
Warm pears on a cool section of the grill (in the skillet), while placing the pork chops over the hot part. Cook pork for about 3 minutes per side, or to desired doneness. Remove to a serving plate, cover with aluminum foil and let rest for a few minutes. Uncover, top with the pear onion sauce, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.2 g, Cholesterol 50.2 mg, Fat 30.8 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 14.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 5252.1 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

PORK CHOPS WITH PEAR SAUCE

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I created this recipe because I have found that many pork recipes have little flavor, are too spicy, or just require too much work. My husband and I prefer sweet food rather than spicy or sour, hence a new pork recipe was born. This is delicious when served with rice and green vegetables as side dishes.

Provided by CHERYLNOLL

Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Pan Fried

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 pears - peeled, cored and chopped
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¾ cup pear juice
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon, or to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 thin cut boneless pork chops

Steps:

In a medium saucepan, mix the pears, brown sugar, lemon juice, pear juice, and cinnamon. Bring to boil. Cook 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
Transfer the sauce mixture to a blender, and blend until smooth. Return to saucepan, cover, and simmer 15 minutes over low heat. Remove from heat, and allow to cool.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the pork chops 8 minutes, turning once, until done. Drizzle with the pear sauce to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Cholesterol 60.7 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 38.3 mg, Sugar 19.6 g

PEAR PORK CHOPS

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 339 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

PORK CHOPS WITH PEARS

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One of our favorite ways to enjoy pork chops. This produces a really delicious end result -- we hope you enjoy it!

Provided by Pianolady

Categories Pork

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

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