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Braised Pork Chops with Red Cabbage & Pears

Source: National Pork Board

A hearty, filling winter stovetop meal, inspired by German flavors: sweet-and-sour cabbage paired perfectly with braised chops and ripe pears.

Rating:
Prep Time:	10 minutes
Cook Time:	30 minutes
Difficulty:	Easy

Nutrition Facts

Makes 6 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	254.6

Total Carbs	21.6 g

Dietary Fiber	2.7 g

Sugars	16.2 g

Total Fat	9.2 g

Saturated Fat	2.5 g

Unsaturated Fat	1.8 g

Potassium	505.8 mg

Protein	22.5 g

Sodium	520.2 mg

Dietary Exchanges 9.2 Fat, 0.9 Vegetables, 0.6 Fruits, 2.2 Meat, 0.4 Other Carbs,

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Servings

Ingredients

6.0
6 each Pork, chop, sirloin, lean, raw 2.0
2 tsp vegetable oil 1.0
1 tsp salt 0.25
0 1/4 tsp ground sage 0.25
0 1/4 tsp ground thyme 0.125
0.125 tsp black pepper 2.0
2 piece raw bacon slices 4.0
4 cup red cabbage, shredded 1.0
1 cup sliced white onion 0.5
0 1/2 cup cold water 0.25
0 1/4 cup cider vinegar 0.25
0 1/4 cup brown sugar 2.0
2 each medium pears

Directions

Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat; brown pork chops on one side, about 3-4 minutes; turn and sprinkle with salt, sage, thyme, and pepper.
Remove chops from skillet and set aside.
Add bacon to skillet and cook just until crisp; add cabbage and onions. Cook and stir over medium heat 5 minutes; add 1/2 cup water, vinegar, brown sugar; mix well.
Top with reserved pork chops, cooked side up; add sliced pears atop chops; cover and simmer 15 minutes.