Pork Chops With Pear Sauce

• 2 teaspoons oil
• 2 ripe pears, peeled and chopped
• 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 4 1/4 lbs boneless center cut pork chops, 1/2-inch thick, trimmed of visible fat

1. Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add pears, 1/2 teaspoon of the cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Cook, stirring frequently and mashing the pears with a spoon, until thick and pears are tender, about 4 minutes.
4. Remove pan from heat; stir in lemon zest and vanilla. Set aside.
5. Combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, salt, paprika and pepper in a bowl.
6. Rub mixture over pork.
7. Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
8. Add pork and cook until well browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes on each side.
9. Serve with sauce.

oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon zest, vanilla extract, salt, paprika, fresh ground pepper, center

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pork-chops-with-pear-sauce-199753 (may not work)