Pear and Ginger Pork Chops
- 4 packages (4 Oz. Size) Pork Chops, 1/2 Inch Thick
- Sea Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper To Taste
- 2 teaspoons Canola Oil
- 3 Tablespoons Cider Vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 23 cups Dry White Wine
- 1 cup Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth
- 1 Firm, Ripe Pear (Bosc Or Anjou), Cored And Sliced Lengthwise
- 1 piece (1 1/2 Inch Size) Fresh Ginger, Grated
- 1/2 Sweet Onion, Chopped
- 2 teaspoons Cornstarch Mixed With 2 Tablespoons Of Cool Water
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Rosemary, Chopped
- Season pork with sea salt and pepper.
- Slice into any fat along the edge of the pork chop so that the pork chop doesnt curl as you cook it.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
- Add pork chops and cook until browned and just cooked through, 34 minutes per side.
- Transfer chops to a plate and keep warm.
- Discard fat from the pan.
- Add vinegar and sugar to the pan; stir until sugar has dissolved.
- Cook over medium-high heat until syrup turns a dark amber color, 1020 seconds.
- Add wine (stand back, as the caramel may spit) and bring to a simmer, stirring.
- Add broth, pears and ginger; bring to a simmer.
- Cook, uncovered, turning the pears occasionally, for approximately 5 minutes.
- Add onion and cook until pears are tender, approximately 2 minutes more.
- Add cornstarch mixture and cook, stirring, until the sauce has thickened.
- Reduce heat to low and return the pork and any juices to the pan; turn to coat with the sauce.
- Sprinkle fresh rosemary on top of the chops.
- Serve immediately.
chops, salt, canola oil, vinegar, brown sugar, white wine, chicken broth, fresh ginger, sweet onion, cornstarch, fresh rosemary
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/pear-and-ginger-pork-chops/ (may not work)