I’ve been making this pork chop recipe for so long, I don’t even need to look at the directions anymore! I never used to like pork chops. I thought they were dry and tasteless. But when I tried this recipe, I found that if I cooked them for the exact times listed, they were nice and juicy every time. You can use apples, pears, or a combination of both. I think you will find that fruit and pork chops go together like peanut butter and jelly – so good!
Pork Chops with Apples and Pears
Juicy pork chops with sweet apples and pears.
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops 1 inch thick, seasoned with salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup water, white wine, or sherry
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 to 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 to 3 pears or apples or a combination cut into 1/2 inch wedges
Instructions
- Have all ingredients ready to go before cooking. Put a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add olive oil; when hot, add chops and turn heat to high. Brown for 2 minutes on each side.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add water or wine and garlic and cook, turning chops twice, until the liquid has almost evaporated - 3 minutes. Add stock, turn heat to low and cover, cooking until chops are tender but not dry, 10-15 minutes (When they are done, their juices will run slightly pink.)
- Transfer pork to a platter and cover to keep warm. Add fruit wedges to the skillet, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan. If the pan seems too dry, add another 1/2 cup stock or wine and continue cooking until the fruit is soft and the liquid is reduced slightly, 5 to 10 minutes. Spoon the fruit and sauce over the chops and garnish with parsley.
Notes
Adapted from Parents Magazine
