What You Need:

4 boneless pork chops

1/2 t salt

1/2 t pepper

1 T of olive oil

1/4 C of butter

3 T of maple syrup

3 T of apricot preserves

1/2 t dried basil

3 pears, cored and sliced thin

How to Make It:

Season the pork chops on both sides with the salt and pepper.

Pour the oil into a skillet and heat over medium high heat.

Place the seasoned chops into the hot oil and reduce the heat to medium.

Cook the chops, tuning once, for 10 minutes or until cooked through.

Remove the chops and place on a platter, cover and keep warm.

Place the butter into the same skillet with the meat drippings.

Heat over medium heat until the butter has melted.

Stir in the syrup and preserves until well blended.

Sprinkle in the basil and stir to combine.

Add the slices of pears.

Cover the skillet and cook 3 minutes or until the pears are just tender and hot.

Serve the sauce over the pork chops.

Makes 4 servings

Apricot preserves and pears make a tasty sauce for these pork chops. Try other combinations of fruits and preserves. Apples with peach preserves are a good combination. Add a salad or a vegetable to this meal for a quick and appetizing dinner.

Preparation Time:  approximately 15 minutes

Cook Time:  approximately 13 minutes

Total Time: approximately 28 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)

Calories 495; Fat 23g; Saturated Fat 11g; Carbohydrates 40g; Fiber 4g;

Protein 32g; Cholesterol 108 mg; Sodium 437 mg