Hazelnut pork with blackberry pear sauce

By peridot728

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless pork chops
• 1/4 cup toasted bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts or walnuts
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped fresh pear
• 1 cup blackberries
• 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons corn starch

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange chops in a baking dish.

Combine bread crumbs, nuts, onion powder and pepper; sprinkle evenly over chops.

Bake for 35 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145°F.

In a small saucepan, stir together onion, pear, blackberries, sage, sugar and cornstarch. Cook over medium-low heat until fruit becomes juicy and mixture thickens. Serve sauce over chops.

tips:
Serving Suggestion: Serve with roasted potatoes and steamed broccoli.