PORK CHOPS WITH PEAR-PECAN SLAW

Pork Chops with Pear-Pecan Slaw image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 bone-in center-cut pork chops (1 inch thick; about 10 ounces each)
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup roughly chopped pecans
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 large head red cabbage, shredded (about 4 cups)
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1 pear, chopped
2 scallions, chopped
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Steps:

Season the pork chops all over with the paprika, thyme, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; set aside. Toast the pecans in a large dry skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes; transfer to a small bowl.
Heat the olive oil in the skillet. Add the pork chops and cook until well browned, about 6 minutes per side (a thermometer inserted sideways into the center should register 145 degrees F). Remove to a large plate and let rest.
Add the cabbage to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly wilted, 1 to 2 minutes; remove from the heat. Add the dried cranberries, pear, scallions, vinegar and toasted pecans. Season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Serve the pork chops with the slaw.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Fat 30 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Cholesterol 147 milligrams, Sodium 499 milligrams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 46 grams, Sugar 17 grams