Beer-Braised Pork Chops

Name: Beer-Braised Pork Chops
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tsp. olive oil; 4 center-cut, bone-in pork chops; Kosher sald and freshly ground pepper; 2 Anjou pears, peeled, cored, and cut into 3/4-inch thick wedges; 1 bottle lager beer; 3/4 tsp. dried sage

Anjou pears add a sweetness to this savory braised pork chop dinner.

By Cheryl SlocumPublished: Jul 14, 2012

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Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Cal/Serv:

348

This five-ingredient dinner is ready in minutes. It tastes fancy enough for date night, but is easy enough for a weeknight meal. Serve it alongside one of our easy weeknight side dishes.

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Ingredients

2 tsp. olive oil
4 center-cut, bone-in pork chops
Kosher sald and freshly ground pepper
2 Anjou pears, peeled, cored, and cut into 3/4-inch thick wedges
1 bottle lager beer
3/4 tsp. dried sage

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and sear until lightly browned, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer chops to a plate. Drain all but 1 tablespoon fat from pan.
2. Step 2Add pears to skillet and sauté over medium-high heat until golden, about 6 minutes. Transfer pears to plate with pork chops.
3. Step 3Add beer and sage into pan. With a wooden spoon, scrape up caramelized bits from bottom. Add pork chops and pears back to pan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Partially cover skillet with lid, reduce heat to low, and braise until chops are cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
4. Step 4Remove chops and pears from pan. Skim away any fat from liquid, increase heat to medium, and cook until sauce is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Serve pork chops topped with pears and sauce.