SAUTEED PORK CHOPS WITH PEARS AND BLUE CHEESE

Sauteed Pork Chops With Pears and Blue Cheese image

Provided by gailanng

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 bone in rib center-cut pork chops
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 firm pear, cored and cut into 3/4 in wedges
1 teaspoon sugar
salt
pepper
3/4 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

Pat chops dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in large non stick skillet over medium high heat until just smoking. Cook chops until well browned. About 5 minutes each side. Transfer to platter and tent with foil.
Toss the pears with sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in bowl. Add pear slices, cut side down, to empty skillet and cook until golden and beginning to soften, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Add broth and simmer until pears are softened, about 2 minutes. Transfer to platter with pork.
Continue to cook until sauce is slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Off heat, stir in butter and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over pears and chops. Top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621.4, Fat 38, SaturatedFat 15.5, Cholesterol 175.2, Sodium 435.6, Carbohydrate 11.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 7.5, Protein 56.4