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Braised Pork Chops with Red Cabbage and Pears
 Courtesy of National Pork Board
 
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 10 Min. Cook Time: 25 Min. What you need:
* 6 pork chops, 1/2-in. thick
* 2 tsp. oil * 1 tsp. salt * 1/4 tsp. dried sage * 1/4 tsp. thyme * 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper * 2 slices bacon, diced * 4 c. coarsely shredded red cabbage * 1 c. sliced onion * 1/2 c. water * 1/4 c. cider vinegar * 1/4 c. brown sugar * 2 medium ripe pears, cored and sliced What to do:
1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat; brown pork chops on one side, about 3-4 min.; turn and sprinkle with salt, sage, thyme and pepper. Remove chops from skillet and set aside.
2. Add bacon to skillet and cook just until crisp; add cabbage and onions. Cook and stir over medium heat 5 min.; add 1/2 c. water, vinegar, brown sugar; mix well. 3. Top with reserved pork chops, cooked side up; add sliced pears atop chops; cover and simmer 8 min. until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 145°F, followed by a 3-min. rest time. * Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pork Board. For more recipes visit: www.PorkBeInspired.com Wine pairings:
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Côtes du Rhône
Nutritional information:
Calories: 240; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 65mg; Total Carbs: 18g; Protein: 23g; Sodium: 480mg;
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