Roasted Pork Chops and Pears

Name: Roasted Pork Chops and Pears
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 Bosc pears, cored and quartered; 2 tbsp. olive oil, divided; Kosher salt and pepper; 4 small bone-in rib pork chops; 2 tbsp. maple syrup; 2 cloves garlic, sliced; 1/2 c. dry white wine; 1 tbsp. whole-grain mustard; 1/4 c. flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 1/2 c. walnuts, toasted; Sautéed kale, for serving

Ideal for cozy fall dinners

By Kate MerkerPublished: Dec 8, 2021

Mike Garten

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

30 mins

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Tuck pork chops in between maple syrup-seasoned pears and roast for a sweet and salty dinner winner.

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Ingredients

4
Bosc pears, cored and quartered
2 Tbsp.
olive oil, divided
Kosher salt and pepper
4
small bone-in rib pork chops
2 Tbsp.
maple syrup
2
cloves garlic, sliced
1/2 cup
dry white wine
1 Tbsp.
whole-grain mustard
1/4 cup
flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1/2 cup
walnuts, toasted
Sautéed kale, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oven to 425°F. On large rimmed baking sheet, toss pears with 1 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and roast 10 minutes.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, heat remaining tablespoon oil in large skillet on medium-high. Season pork chops with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
3. Step 3Toss pears with syrup, then transfer chops to baking sheet, nestling among pears, and roast until chops are just cooked through and pears are golden brown and tender, 5 to 6 minutes more.
4. Step 4While pears and pork are roasting, return skillet to medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add wine and simmer 2 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in mustard, then parsley.
5. Step 5Transfer pork to plates and toss pears with walnuts. Serve with pork chops and spoon pan sauce over top.