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Dijon Pork Chops with Pear, Ginger & Cherry Compote

This easy pork dish is perfect for any weekday meal or a dinner party and most of the recipe can be prepared a day ahead. 

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword pork chops with pear cherry compote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Author www.recipeforaparty.com

Ingredients

  • 6 pork chops
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 tsp course ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tso herbs de Provence

For the pear compote

  • 4 large pears, peeled, cored and large diced
  • 1/2 cup shallots, minced
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • 1/2 cup dried cherries
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup cream sherry
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Generously season both sides of the pork chops with garlic salt & pepper, set aside

  2. In a re-sealable bag, mix together the olive oil, Dijon mustard and herbs de Provence with a whisk place the pork chops in the bag and seal bag, rubbing pork chops in bag making sure they are all coated with the mustard mixture. 

  3. Place in the refrigerator for at least two hours or best overnight 

  4. Take pork chops out of the refrigerator at least half an hour before cooking In a heavy skillet or gill pan over medium high heat, cook the pork chops 5 minutes on one side, flip over and another 5 minutes on the other or until a meat thermometer reads 145 degrees, loosely cover with foil and let rest 2 to 4 minutes before serving . 

For the pear compote

  1. In a medium sauce pan, add the butter and shallots over medium high heat and sauté for 2 minutes

  2. add the remaining ingredients bring up to a boil and turn down to low and cook stirring occasionally for 8 more minutes

  3. let cool for half an hour and serve alongside the pork chops or refrigerate the compote once cooled and serve the next day (my preference since the flavor develops better), if serving the next day, take out of the refrigeration and let rest for a half hour to come to room temperature.