GLAZED SMOKED CHOPS WITH PEARS

Glazed Smoked Chops with Pears image

My husband would eat pork chops every day if he could. Luckily, they're good prepared in all sorts of ways, including with pears. -Lynn Moretti, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 smoked boneless pork chops
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large sweet onion, cut into thin wedges
1/2 cup dry red wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
2 large ripe pears, cut into 1-inch wedges

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, brown pork chops on both sides; remove from pan., In same pan, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion until tender, 3-5 minutes. Add wine, vinegar and honey; bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally., Return chops to pan; top with pears. Transfer to oven; bake until pears are tender, 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 4g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 1056mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 22g protein.