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Pork Chops with Gorgonzola and Pears

Pork Chops with Gorgonzola and Pears

Name: Pork Chops with Gorgonzola and Pears
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: 4 pork rib chops, cut 3/4 to 1 inch thick; Sea salt, kosher salt, or salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 medium ripe pears, peeled, cored; each pear cut into 8 wedges; 2 tablespoons butter; ¼ cup dry white wine or apple juice; ¼ cup whipping cream; 8 ounces creamy Gorgonzola or blue cheese, cut up; Freshly ground black pepper; Additional Gorgonzola cheese, cut into chunks (optional)

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A tangy pan sauce made from Gorgonzola cheese and cream, and flavored with seasoned pork, give this main dish recipe the rich flavors of a Tuscan feast.

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

20 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Sprinkle pork chops with salt. In a 12-inch skillet cook pork chops in hot oil over medium heat for 5 minutes. Turn chops and cook 5 minutes more or until browned and juices run clear (160 degrees F). Transfer chops to a serving platter. Drain fat from skillet.

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Step 2

In same skillet cook pear wedges in butter over medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until browned, turning once. Add pears to platter.

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Step 3

For sauce, add wine and cream to skillet. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Boil gently, uncovered, 1 to 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Add the 8 ounces Gorgonzola; whisk until cheese is almost melted. Remove from heat. Serve with pork and pears. Sprinkle with pepper; serve with additional cheese. Makes 4 servings.

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Test Kitchen Tip:

Rib chops are notable for flavor and juiciness.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

618 calories, (24 g saturated fat, 2 g polyunsaturated fat, 13 g monounsaturated fat), 147 mg cholesterol, 1105 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrates, 4 g fiber, 8 g sugar, 34 g protein.