Pork Chops with Apple and Pear

This dish sounds too sweet but the fruit and sauce goes so well with the pork. A great dish to impress company with or to just treat yourself to a really good meal.  It reheats well but there usually aren’t any leftovers.

Pork Chops with Apple and Pear

prep time 10 min
cooking time 30 minutes

Ingredients
4 pork chops
salt/pepper to taste
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup liquid for deglazing (cider, broth, water)
1 Apple (Ambrosia was used in this recipe use Granny Smith if desired)
1 Bosc pear
pinch of cinnamon
pinch of nutmeg
3-4 Tbsp butter
1 heaping Tbsp brown sugar
1/4 cup walnuts chopped

Salt and pepper pork chops and fry for 3-4 minuets per side. (depends on thickness chops should be 145 degrees) Remove from pan and place on serving platter and keep warm. Take liquid and deglaze pan. Add apple and pear that have been halved and then quartered and then four slices from each quarter. Add  spices, butter, sugar and nuts to pan and saute slices for 4-5 minutes. Remove fruit and place on top of chops. Stir sauce for a minute or so longer until thicker then pour over fruit and chops. Serve.