Pork Chops with Gorgonzola and Pears
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

A tangy pan sauce made from Gorgonzola cheese and cream, and flavored with seasoned pork, give this main dish recipe the rich flavors of a Tuscan feast.


Pork Chops with Gorgonzola and Pears

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Servings: Makes 4 servings.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Related Categories: Baked Pork Chops, Pork Chops
 
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Ingredients
  • 4 
    pork rib chops, cut 3/4 to 1 inch thick
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    Sea salt, kosher salt, or salt
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  • 2  Tbsp.
    olive oil
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  • 2  medium
    ripe pears, peeled, cored; each pear cut into 8 wedges
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  • 2  Tbsp.
    butter
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  • 1/4  cup
    dry white wine or apple juice
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  • 1/4  cup
    whipping cream
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  • 8  oz.
    creamy Gorgonzola or blue cheese, cut up
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    Freshly ground black pepper
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    Additional Gorgonzola cheese, cut into chunks (optional)
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Directions
1.
Sprinkle pork chops with salt. In a 12-inch skillet cook pork chops in hot oil over medium heat for 5 minutes. Turn chops and cook 5 minutes more or until browned and juices run clear (160 degrees F). Transfer chops to a serving platter. Drain fat from skillet.
2.
In same skillet cook pear wedges in butter over medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until browned, turning once. Add pears to platter.
3.
For sauce, add wine and cream to skillet. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Boil gently, uncovered, 1 to 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Add the 8 ounces Gorgonzola; whisk until cheese is almost melted. Remove from heat. Serve with pork and pears. Sprinkle with pepper; serve with additional cheese. Makes 4 servings.

Test Kitchen Tip
Rib chops are notable for flavor and juiciness.
Nutrition information
Calories 618, Total Fat 46 g, Saturated Fat 24 g, Monounsaturated Fat 13 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 147 mg, Sodium 1105 mg, Carbohydrate 14 g, Total Sugar 8 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 34 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 6%, Calcium 35%, Iron 4%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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