Pork Chops W/ Pears, Leeks & Ginger

• 4 boneless pork chops
• 12 teaspoon salt
• 12 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 bosc pears, cut into eighths
• 1 cup leek, sliced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• 1 teaspoon sugar or 1 teaspoon Splenda sugar substitute
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1. Sprinkle pork chops on both sides with the salt and pepper.
2. In a skillet heat oil over a medium heat and add the pork chops.
3. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until slight hint of pink remains in the centre of the chop.
4. Place aside.
5. Add pears, leeks and ginger to skillet.
6. Sprinkle with the sugar.
7. Let cook stirring occasionally until the leeks and pears are starting to turn brown.
8. Pour in stock and vinegar.
9. Simmer for 5 minutes or until pears are soften and sauce is reduced slightly.
10. Return pork to skillet and simmer for another 2 minutes until pork is cooked through.

pork chops, salt, pepper, olive oil, bosc pears, fresh ginger, sugar, chicken stock, apple cider vinegar

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pork-chops-w-pears-leeks-ginger-219858 (may not work)