Pork Chops with Pear and Ginger Sauce

If you like and enjoy pork...this is definitely a must try!

Very easy to make...but suggest you prep everything and
have it ready and handy by the stove.

Very aromatic during the simmer stage; enjoyable.

MasterCook nutritional analysis is correct but linked
for my dietary needs....

I used: no salt, pepper only, vegetable cooking
spray instead of oil and Campbell's Low-Sodium Chicken Broth...
all these are reflected in the nutritional information.
If you prepare the recipe as listed, used the nutritional
information following the directions

Mary
Northwest Missouri
                   
* Exported from MasterCook *

Pork Chops with Pear & Ginger Sauce

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Serving Size  : 6     Preparation Time :0:00
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 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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 4   4 ounce  boneless pork chops -- 1/2 inch thick, trimmed
     salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
 2 tsp canola oil or olive oil
 3 tbsp cider vinegar
 2 tbsp sugar or splenda
 2/3 c dry white wine
 1 cup  reduced-sodium chicken broth
 1 firm ripe pear ripe pear such as Bosc or Anjou
-- peeled, cored and cut lengthwise into eighths
 1-1 1/2 inchpiece fresh ginger -- peeled and cut into
thin julienne strips (1/4 cup)
 6 scallions -- trimmed and sliced into 1/2-inch
lengths
 2 tsp cornstarch or arrowroot mixed with 2 tsp water

In this quick saute, vinegar and sugar are caramelized in
the skillet, forming a deep, richly flavored base for the sauce.

Ginger adds a spicy note that plays against the mild pork and pear.


1. Season pork with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large nonstick
skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork and cook until browned
and just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
Pour off fat from the pan.

2. Add vinegar and sugar to the pan; stir to dissolve the sugar.
Cook over medium-high heat until the syrup turns dark amber,
10 to 20 seconds. Pour in wine (stand back, as the caramel may
sputter) and bring to a simmer, stirring.

Add broth, pears and ginger; bring to a simmer. Cook,
uncovered, turning the pears occasionally, for 5 minutes.
Add scallions and cook until the pears are tender, about 2
minutes more. Add the cornstarch mixture and cook, stirring, until
lightly thickened.

Reduce heat to low and return the pork and any accumulated juices
to the pan; turn to coat with the sauce. Serve immediately.

Per serving: 237 calories; 5 g fat (1 g sat, 2 g mono); 52 mg
cholesterol; 20 g carbohydrate; 22 g protein; 2 g fiber; 278 mg
sodium. Nutrition bonus: 635 mg potassium (32% dv).


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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 144 Calories; 4g Fat (30.2%
calories from fat); 11g Protein; 12g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 24mg
Cholesterol; 42mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat;
1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.

MasterCook nutritional
analysis is correct but linked for my dietary needs....I used: no salt,
pepper only, vegetable cooking spray instead of oil and Campbell's
Low-Sodium Chicken Broth...all these are reflected in the nutritional
information. If you prepare the recipe as listed, used the nutritional
information following the directions.

Nutr. Assoc. : 904576 2130706543 5440 0 0 0 0 4410 26076 0 439

Spiced Cranberry Pears

Spiced Cranberry Pears

Serves: 5

Give canned pears gourmet appeal by gently simmering them with dried
cranberries and spices. The result is so good people will think the recipe
came from a celebrity chef. Printed with permission from the American
Institute for Cancer Research.

INGREDIENTS
3 cups cranberry-raspberry juice
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 strips orange zest, 2-inches x 1-inch
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
pinch of ground cloves (or more, if desired)
2 cans (15 oz. each) pear halves in concentrated juice

DIRECTIONS
1. Place cranberry-raspberry juice, cranberries, zest and spices in a deep
saucepan. Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and
cook until mixture is reduced to about 2 cups, about 10 to 12 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, drain pears, reserving liquid for another use. (The juice
makes a refreshing beverage mixed equally with club soda.) Place pears in a
serving bowl. Pour hot liquid over pears. Set aside to cool and let sit 20
minutes at room temperature before serving. (Pears keep 3 to 4 days,
refrigerated.)

NUTRITION INFO
Calories: 186
Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 48 g
Protein: 0.2 g