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Peppered Pork and Pears
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 4
Cooking Light.
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 (4 ounce) boneless center cut pork chops (about 1/2 inch thick)
2 teaspoons coarsely ground mixed peppercorns or 2 teaspoons black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 teaspoon butter
1 cup thinly sliced leek (about 1 large)
2 firm bartlett pears, cored and cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1/3 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1/4 cup white wine
2 tablespoons pear brandy
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
sage leaf (optional)
Directions:
1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle pork with pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
2. Add pork to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove pork from pan; cover and keep warm.
3. Add butter and leek to pan; sauté 2 minutes or until leek is tender. Add pears.
4. Reduce heat to medium; cook about 2 minutes, stirring gently.
5. Add broth, wine, brandy, chopped sage, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil.
6. Cook until sauce is slightly thickened (about 2 minutes). Spoon sauce over pork. Garnish with sage leaves, if desired.
By RecipeOfHealth.com