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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (370g)

Recipe makes 4 servings

Calories 475
Calories from Fat 185 (39%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 20.6g 31%
Saturated Fat 7.2g 36%
Monounsaturated Fat 8.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 103mg 4%
Potassium 655mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 36.6g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2.5g 10%
Sugars 29.2g
Protein 23.2g 46%

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Pork Chops With Pears

Recipe #100039 | 1 hour | 20 min prep | add private note
Pianolady

By: Pianolady
Sep 17, 2004

One of our favorite ways to enjoy pork chops. This produces a really delicious end result — we hope you enjoy it!

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large frying pan, brown the pork chops in hot oil; drain.
  2. 2
    Transfer the pork chops to a shallow baking pan and season with salt and pepper.
  3. 3
    Arrange the pear halves around the chops.
  4. 4
    Drizzle orange juice over all.
  5. 5
    Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
  6. 6
    Pour sherry over all.
  7. 7
    Place butter in the hollow of pears.
  8. 8
    Cover and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
  9. 9
    Uncover and continue baking for 20 minutes, until meat is tender.
  10. 10
    Place the pears and pork chops on a platter.
  11. 11
    Dissolve cornstarch in water, stir into sauce mixture and cook until thickened.
  12. 12
    Pour over pork chops and pears.
  13. 13
    Enjoy!

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From: Foxyrae

On Dec 8, 2009

This was very good and used stuff I stock in my pantry. A simple way to serve an elegant dish! I used some strawberry/banana orange juice since that's what I had on hand, but the tastes still matched well. This is one for my recipe box!

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  • From: MadMacBeth

    On Feb 20, 2009

    Excellent recipe and very easy to make! My entire family enjoyed it. I have a very picky eater, and she wanted me to make it again the next day. My husband said it was restaurant quality. I did modify it a little. I had no OJ so I substituted the drained pear juice. I deglazed the frying pan with the sherry. I also used more cornstarch & water. I used about 2 Tbsp. cornstarch and 1/4 c water. This will definitely added to my monthly menu!

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    From: Southern Lady

    On Sep 1, 2005

    WONDERFUL combination of flavors. My H,a basic meat and potato man, used the words "nice flavor"! In a hurry, I forgot to make the gravy and the dish didn't skip a beat. Can only imagine how it will taste next time with gravy! HATS OFF to you, PIANOLADY!

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  • From: moxie

    On Nov 30, 2004

    This was a delicious and different taste for pork chops — fast enough for a weeknight, but it really looks fancy! I should have used thicker pork chops, as mine were a little dry, but they were still delicious with the sauce. Thank you for a winner of a meal.

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