Hot Pork and Pear Salad
Courtesy of National Pork Board 6 Servings • 15 Min. Prep Time • 15 Min. Cook Time| Ingredients |
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| 1 lb. boneless pork chops, cut into strips |
| 2 pears (firm and ripe) |
| 1 Tbsp. butter |
| 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil |
| 1/4 c. cider vinegar |
| 2 Tbsp. sugar |
| 1/2 tsp. salt |
| 1/4 c. raisins |
| 6 c. mixed salad greens |
| 1/2 c. walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped |
Directions:
1. Pare and core pears; cut into 12 slices.
2. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet; gently sauté pears until they are tender but still hold their shape. Remove from pan and set aside.
3. Add oil to pan and stir-fry pork until lightly browned, about 3 min. Remove pork from pan; add vinegar, sugar and salt to pan juices; cook and stir until sugar dissolves.
4. Return pork and pears to pan with raisins, stir gently to heat through.
5. Put salad greens in a large salad bowl; spoon over pork mixture, toss. Garnish with walnuts.
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Nutrition:
Calories: 244; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 45mg; Total Carbs: 17g; Protein: 20g; Sodium: 260mg;