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

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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.8, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 82.7, Sodium 103, Carbohydrate 36.6, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 29.2, Protein 23.2

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