Pork Chops with Pear Salad

Name: Pork Chops with Pear Salad
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 tbsp. olive oil, divided; 4 1 1/2-in. pork rib chops (about 2 lbs total); Kosher salt and pepper; 4 cloves garlic, smashed; 2 tbsp. lemon juice; 2 tsp. Dijon mustard; 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced on a bias; 1 Bartlett pear, cored and thinly sliced; 1 bulb fennel, cored and thinly sliced; 1 scallion, thinly sliced; 2 small bunches arugula, thick stems discarded; 1/2 c. walnuts

It may look fancy, but this meal only takes 25-minutes to make.

By Kate MerkerPublished: Dec 14, 2022

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Mike Garten

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

25 mins

Cal/Serv:

583

Whether whipped up as a weeknight dinner or shared with guests over the weekend, these meaty, tender pork chops hit all the right notes—especially when paired with a bright, refreshing salad in a lemony mustard dressing.

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Ingredients

4 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
4 1 1/2-in. pork rib chops (about 2 lbs total)
Kosher salt and pepper
4 cloves garlic, smashed
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced on a bias
1 Bartlett pear, cored and thinly sliced
1 bulb fennel, cored and thinly sliced
1 scallion, thinly sliced
2 small bunches arugula, thick stems discarded
1/2 cup walnuts

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oven to 425°F. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large oven-safe skillet over medium-high. Season pork chops with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook on 1 side until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
2. Step 2Turn chops, scatter garlic around them, and cook 2 minutes more. Transfer skillet to oven and roast until chops are just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Let chops rest 5 minutes before serving.
3. Step 3In large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add celery, pear, fennel, and scallion and toss to combine. Just before serving, toss with arugula, then nuts, and serve with pork.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 583 calories, 40 g fat (9 g saturated), 40 g protein, 709 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrates, 5 g fiber

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