Apple Pear Maple Pork Chops

By SweetGirl

Ingredients

• 4 T. butter, divided
• 1 small to medium onion, cut in 1/4 inch slivers
• 3-4 Kingsburg Orchards applear pears, cut in 1/8 inch slivers
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 T. dark brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
• PORK CHOPS
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. fresh thyme (or dried)
• 4-6 boneless thick-cut pork chops
• 1 T. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup apple juice or broth of your choice

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare the apple pears: in a small deep skillet, melt 2 T. butter over medium-low heat. Add onion and saute until translucent and tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Add apple pear slices and the remaining 2 T. butter. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the apple pears are tender, about 7-10 minutes.

Add maple syrup, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking until very tender and golden brown.

Prepare the pork chops: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 13-by-9 inch baking dish.

Combine salt, pepper, and thyme and season the pork chops.

Heat oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear on all sides.

Transfer to the baking dish. Pour in apple juice or broth. Cover with foil and bake for 10-15 minutes.

Pour the apple pear mixture over the pork chops and bake uncovered for 10 more minutes, or until the internal temperature is 160 degrees F.

Serve immediately. Makes 4-6 servings.