Pork Chops with Pears
Elevate your weeknight dinners with these succulent Pork Chops with Pears—where savory meets sweet in the most delightful way. Perfectly seared bone-in pork chops are nestled in a skillet of buttery caramelized pear slices, aromatic garlic, and fresh rosemary, then simmered in a rich sauce of chicken stock, balsamic vinegar, and honey. The result is a beautifully balanced dish that’s both comforting and elegant. Ready in just 40 minutes, this one-pan recipe is easy enough for a busy evening yet impressive enough to serve to guests. Pair it with creamy mashed potatoes or a fresh salad for a complete meal that’s bursting with flavor and sophistication.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in pork chops
- 2 pieces ripe pears
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary sprigs
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels, and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Peel, core, and slice the pears into thin wedges.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter with the olive oil.
Sear the pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the skillet.
Add the pear slices and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to caramelize.
Stir in the minced garlic and rosemary sprigs, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
Deglaze the skillet by adding the chicken stock, balsamic vinegar, and honey. Stir to combine well.
Return the pork chops to the skillet, nestling them among the pears. Simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Remove the rosemary sprigs. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Serve the pork chops topped with the caramelized pears and drizzled with the sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
418 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.2 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.3 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 96 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 589 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.7 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.8 g | ||
| Protein | 30.9 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 41 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 465 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
