Ingredients: 6 pork chops, 1/2 -inch thick 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon dried sage 1/4 teaspoon thyme 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 slices bacon, diced 4 cups coarsely shredded red cabbage 1 cup sliced onion 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 medium ripe pears, cored and sliced

Recipe Info Category: Pork & Veal Rating: 3 Contributor: Felicity Mathews

Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat; brown pork chops on one side, about 3 to 4 minutes; turn and sprinkle with salt, sage, thyme and pepper. Remove chops from skillet and set aside.

Add bacon to skillet and cook just until crisp; add cabbage and onions. Cook and stir over medium heat 5 minutes; add 1/2 cup water, vinegar, brown sugar; mix well.

Top with reserved pork chops, cooked side up; add sliced pears atop chops; cover and simmer 15 minutes.