Ingredients

  • 4 boneless pork chops, centre cut, 3/4 inch thick
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2/3 cup white wine (could use apple juice)
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 2 pears, peeled cored, thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • Trim fat from porkchops.
  • In larg non stick skillet heat oil (med heat).
  • Cook pork 3-5min per side.
  • Transfer to dish and cover with foil to keep warm.
  • Add the lemon juice and the sugar to the pan and stir contantly abd cook until golden.
  • Stir in wine and chicken broth.
  • Add pears and cook uncovered for 5-7 minutes or until tender.
  • Mix cornstarch with 2 tsp water.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add ginger.
  • Return pork chops to skillet and heat through.
  • ***I serve this with rice.