PAN FRIED PORK CHOPS WITH PEARS ENJOY DAN:

                     PAN FRIED PORK CHOPS WITH PEARS by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

4-pork chops thin sliced no bone

1-teaspoon EACH smoked paprika, & garlic powder

1/2 -EACH teaspoon, dried thyme & sage

sea salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste

1-shallot finely chopped

1/3-cup toasted pecans

1-tablespoon olive oil

2-cups shredded sweet kale from Costco

1/4-cup dried cranberries

1 pear, chopped

2-tablespoons apple cider vinegar

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Season the pork chops all over with paprika & next 5 ingredients.

2.   Set aside.

3.   In a cast-iron skillet toast, the pecans over low-heat stirring until browned.

4.   Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat & when sizzling.

5.   Add pork chops, cook until well browned 5-minutes per side.

6.   Place on a plate to rest.

7.   Add the kale to the skillet & cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted 1-2 minutes.

8.   Add the dried cranberries, pear, shallot, vinegar & toasted pecans.

9.   Season with salt & pepper & toss to coat.

10  Serve pork chops with kale.

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