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Pork Chops with Brandied Pears
Ingredients:
6 center cut loin pork chops (5-6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Chinese five spice
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
3 cups of pear halves in juice
4 tablespoons honey
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon brandy (bolder, more refined) or pear liquor (lighter and sweeter)
½ teaspoon black pepper
Yield: 4-6 servings
Preparation:
Drizzle pork chops with olive oil, then sprinkle with five spice, salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Rub chops to evenly disperse spices.
Mix the following in a bowl: pear halves, honey, red wine vinegar, brandy, ½ teaspoon black pepper. Set aside.
Heat skillet over medium heat.
Place pork chops in skillet. Cook 4-6 minutes per side until heated through and 145 degrees. (Adjust cook time for thicker pork chops). Remove to plate.
Pour pear mixture into skillet and quickly bring to a boil stirring constantly, scraping up the brown bits in the pan. Reduce heat and simmer 2-3 minutes.
Suggested side: Couscous seasoned with garam masala, parsley, salt and pepper.
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