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Pork Chops with Fresh Pear Salsa
Pork Chops with Fresh Pear Salsa
3/4 lb Bosc or Bartlett pears
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2 in squares
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp red hot pepper sauce
3/4 tsp each salt and dried sage
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp ground ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 well-trimmed centre-cut pork chops
Peel the pears and cut them into 1/2 in. chunks. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the bell pepper, onion, honey, vinegar, hot pepper sauce, and 1/4 tsp of the salt. Toss to combine. Refrigerate until serving time.
Preheat the broiler. In a small bowl, combine the sage, black pepper, ginger, garlic, and the remaining 1/2 tsp salt. Rub the mixture into both sides of the chops. Broil 6 inches from the heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until cooked through but still juicy. Serve with the pear salsa.
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