Grilled Pork Chops with Balsamic Caramelized Pears Recipe

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Grilled Pork Chops with Balsamic Caramelized Pears
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  1. In a large bowl, stir together the water, kosher salt, and sugar. Add pork chops to this brine, and let them soak for no more than one hour. Drain and discard the brine. Pat pork chops dry with paper towels.
  2. In a shallow dish, stir together the olive oil, garlic, and rosemary. Place pork chops in the dish, and turn to coat. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 or 2 hours.
  3. Pour the balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, and cook until reduced by 1/2, about 10 minutes. When the vinegar cools, it should be the consistency of syrup.
  4. Melt butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high or high heat. Add the onions and pears, and quickly brown being careful to keep the wedges intact. Once the onions and pears are browned, reduce heat to low, and cook for about 7 minutes, or until tender. Stir in the reduced vinegar and salt. The recipe can be prepared up to this point several hours before grilling.
  5. Preheat the grill for medium-high heat.
  6. Warm pears on a cool section of the grill (in the skillet), while placing the pork chops over the hot part. Cook pork for about 3 minutes per side, or to desired doneness. Remove to a serving plate, cover with aluminum foil and let rest for a few minutes. Uncover, top with the pear onion sauce, and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 420.29 Kcal (1760 kJ)
Calories from fat 263.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.3g 45%
Cholesterol 67.63mg 23%
Sodium 1779.54mg 74%
Potassium 515.58mg 11%
Total Carbs 15.9g 5%
Sugars 11.75g 47%
Dietary Fiber 1.86g 7%
Protein 22.41g 45%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 7%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 58.1mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 92.26 Kcal (386 kJ)
Calories from fat 57.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.43g 45%
Cholesterol 14.85mg 23%
Sodium 390.64mg 74%
Potassium 113.18mg 11%
Total Carbs 3.49g 5%
Sugars 2.58g 47%
Dietary Fiber 0.41g 7%
Protein 4.92g 45%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 7%
Iron 0.3mg 7%
Calcium 12.8mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.5
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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