PORK CHOPS W/ PEARS, LEEKS & GINGER

Pork Chops W/ Pears, Leeks & Ginger image

Provided by kelly in TO

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless pork chops
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 bosc pears, cut into eighths
1 cup leek, sliced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 teaspoon sugar or 1 teaspoon Splenda sugar substitute
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Steps:

Sprinkle pork chops on both sides with the salt and pepper.
In a skillet heat oil over a medium heat and add the pork chops. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until slight hint of pink remains in the centre of the chop. Place aside.
Add pears, leeks and ginger to skillet. Sprinkle with the sugar. Let cook stirring occasionally until the leeks and pears are starting to turn brown.
Pour in stock and vinegar. Simmer for 5 minutes or until pears are soften and sauce is reduced slightly.
Return pork to skillet and simmer for another 2 minutes until pork is cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 125.8, Sodium 471.3, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 11.6, Protein 42.1