Wednesday, December 2, 2009

#12 Pork Chops with apples and cabbage!



2 tsp olive oil
4 boneless pork chops
1 medium onion (sliced)
2 medium red or green Bartlett pears peeled cored & sliced
1 cup apple cider
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 pkg cabbage mix (like the kind used for coleslaw, 16 oz)
2 tsp fresh thyme leaves or 1 tsp dried

In non stick skillet heat olive oil on medium-high heat until hot. add pork & sprinkle with salt & pepper to taste. Cook 7 min each side or until golden brown on the outside and slightly pink on inside. Turning pork chops only once.

Thinly slice onion and slice pears into 3/4 wedges
Transfer chops on plate. Reduce heat add remaining oil and cook onion, cover for 5 minutes to soften. Add cider & wine, heat to boiling about 2 minutes or until sauce thickens.

Add pears, cabbage, thyme and salt & pepper to taste. Cook covered 5 minutes or until pears & cabbage are tender. Return chops with any juice to skillet & heat through.

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