PORK CHOPS WITH PEARS ENJOY DAN:

            KATZAKIAN PORK CHOPS WITH PEARS by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

4 pork chops

2 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoon butter

1 onion chopped

2 tablespoon ginger minced

2- pears, (Ubilean or Bartlett or Anjou)

1-1/2-cups chicken stock

3 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons Vermont pure maple syrup

1/2-teaspoon fresh rosemary minced

 Ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Salt the pork chops and score the fat.

2.   Make a few cuts on the outer layer of the pork chops, all the way through to prevent curling.

3.   Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and when sizzling.

4.   Add chops and sear until nicely browned about 3-5 minutes.

5.   Turn over sear the other side for 1-2 minutes.

6.   Turn burner to low and cook until done internal temp 145 F.

7.   Remove from skillet to a platter to rest.

8.   Add butter; add onion, ginger, sauté for about 2 minutes.

9.   Then add pears and sauté for 1 minute more.

10  Add stock, vinegar and syrup and bring to a boil.

11  Boil vigorously until the liquid has reduced to 2/3, about 4-6 minutes.

12  Serve chops with the pear mixture.

ENJOY DAN:                                                           EAT WELL LAUGH OFTEN!!