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.