Pork Chops with Pear & Ginger Sauce By EatingWell.com
Makes 4 servings
ACTIVE TIME: 40 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 40 minutes
EASE OF PREPARATION: Moderate
In this quick saute, vinegar and sugar are caramelized in the skillet, forming a deep, richly flavored base for the sauce. Ginger adds a spicy note that plays against the mild pork and pear.
4 4-ounce boneless pork chops, 1/2 inch thick, trimmed
Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
2 teaspoons canola oil
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2/3 cup dry white wine
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 firm, ripe pear, such as Bosc or Anjou, peeled, cored and cut lengthwise into eighths
1 1 1/2-inch-long piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into thin julienne strips (1/4 cup)
6 scallions, trimmed and sliced into 1/2-inch lengths
2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water
1. Season pork with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork and cook until browned and just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and keep warm. Pour off fat from the pan.
2. Add vinegar and sugar to the pan; stir to dissolve the sugar. Cook over medium-high heat until the syrup turns dark amber, 10 to 20 seconds. Pour in wine (stand back, as the caramel may sputter) and bring to a simmer, stirring. Add broth, pears and ginger; bring to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, turning the pears occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add scallions and cook until the pears are tender, about 2 minutes more. Add the cornstarch mixture and cook, stirring, until lightly thickened. Reduce heat to low and return the pork and any accumulated juices to the pan; turn to coat with the sauce. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Per serving: 237 calories; 5 g fat (1 g sat, 2 g mono); 52 mg cholesterol; 20 g carbohydrate; 22 g protein; 2 g fiber; 278 mg sodium. Nutrition bonus: 635 mg potassium (32% dv).
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Spiced Hot Chocolate By EatingWell.com
Makes 4 servings
ACTIVE TIME: 5 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 5 minutes
EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy
This spiced hot chocolate warms you from within.
4 cups prepared hot cocoa with 1% milk
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
4 cinnamon sticks
Combine cocoa, nutmeg and chili powder. Pour into mugs and serve with a cinnamon stick.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 175 calories; 4 g fat (2 g sat, 1 g mono); 12 mg cholesterol; 30 g carbohydrate; 8 g protein; 1 g fiber; 161 mg sodium; 487 mg potassium. What you get: Calcium, protein, riboflavin (a B vitamin). 2 Carbohydrate Servings
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