Sunday Dinner

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Grilled Pork Chops with Maple Apple Pear Sauce  

Cook's Notes: Despite the continual downpours we are still keeping the grill season going. A seasoned rub for the pork enhances the flavor of the dish. A maple pear apple sauce drizzled over the chops gives it the piece de resistance. Serve the chops and sauce over a wild rice mixture  or couscous for a healthy option. 

No need to wait for a Sunday to serve this entree, it's good any night of the week. Recipe serves 4.

Ingredients: 

• 1-1/2 oz. boneless pork tenderloin
• 3 medium pears, peeled and coarsely chopped (I used Bartlett) 
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup 
• 3 TB. dried tart red cherries
• 3/4 cup apple juice
• 1/3 cup water
• 1-1/2 tsp. cornstarch 
• 1/4 tsp. thyme (crushed) or 1 tsp. snipped fresh thyme 
• 1/2 tsp. dried rosemary (crushed)  or 2 tsp. snipped fresh rosemary 
• Sprinkle of cinnamon

Pork Rub

• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 TB. chili powder
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste 

Directions:

• Cut meat into 4 serving size pieces.
• Mix pork rub ingredients.
• Using your fingers apply the rub both sides of the meat working it into the meat.
• Let meat rest for 20 minutes before grilling at 325 degrees. Turn once during cooking time.
• Cook 20-25 minutes or until meat registers 145. 
• Tent meat when done to keep warm. 
• Mix cornstarch with water and add to saucepan with maple syrup, dried cherries, apple juice, spices and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Mix well and add in pears, bringing to a boil.
• Reduce heat  and simmer gently about 3 minutes or until pears are tender.