Ingredients
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2 teaspoons oil
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3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
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1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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4 1/4 lbs boneless center cut pork chops, 1/2-inch thick, trimmed of visible fat
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1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
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2 ripe pears, peeled and chopped
Instructions
- Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add pears, 1/2 teaspoon of the cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cook, stirring frequently and mashing the pears with a spoon, until thick and pears are tender, about 4 minutes.
- Remove pan from heat; stir in lemon zest and vanilla. Set aside.
- Combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, salt, paprika and pepper in a bowl.
- Rub mixture over pork.
- Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add pork and cook until well browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes on each side.
- Serve with sauce.