Saturday, August 14, 2010

Balsamic Vinaigrette and Sweet Pear Glazed Pork Chops



Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 29 min
makes 4 servings


WHAT YOU NEED

4 pork chops(1 1/2 lb.), 3/4 inch thick
1 tsp. Olive Oil
1 small Vidala/Sweet Onion, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. dried rosemary leaves, crushed
1/4 cup Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing,divided
1 can (15 1/4 oz) pear halves in juice, undrained


MAKE IT

Cook chops in oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 3 min on each side or until lightly browned on both sides. Remove chops from skillet; set aside.

Toss onions, garlic, rosemary and 2 Tbsp dressing in a medium mixing bowl and toss into skillet, stir. Cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Return chops to skillet, add pears and remaining dressing; simmer on medium until chops are done(160ºF)

Serve chops topped with sauce.

You may also substitute the Balsamic Vinaigrette with a Red Wine Vinaigrette Dressing.

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