Pork Chops With Pear Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 teaspoons oil
2 ripe pears, peeled and chopped
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
4 1/4 lbs boneless center cut pork chops, 1/2-inch thick, trimmed of visible fat

Preparation

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.