Marilyn Martin's Recipe

Pork Chops & Pears

Category: Recipes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper
4 (3/4-inch) boneless loin pork chops (3 to 4 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
1/3 cup chopped scallions
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 firm ripe pear, cut into thick slices (about 3/4 inch thick)
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
Directions:

Combine the flour with 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper on a shallow plate. Add the pork chops, tossing to coat.

In a large skillet, heat the oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and cook, turning once, about 8 minutes total or until cooked through. Remove to a plate; cover loosely with foil to keep warm.

In the same skillet, add the wine, scallions, cream, lemon juice and remaining salt and pepper, stirring to scrape up any browned bits and until the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes.

Gently stir in the pear slices; cook until just heated through, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Pour over the chops; sprinkle with parsley.