Juicy pork chops are the perfected partner to sweet, caramelized pears.

And any leftover pork can be sliced and repurposed in wraps, sandwiches, or on asalad.

Ingredients

4(9-oz.

Southern Living Skillet Pork Chops With Sautéed Pears in the skillet to serve

Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey; Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell

)bone-in center-cut pork chops(1 1/4-in.

each)green Anjou pears, unpeeled, cored, and cut into 1-in.

wedges (about 3 cups)

1/3cupchicken stock

2Tbsp.puremaple syrup

2Tbsp.apple cider vinegar

2tsp.stone-ground mustard

4(4-in.

Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high.

Add pork chops; cook until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side.

Transfer to a plate.

(Do not wipe skillet clean.)

Stir in chicken stock, maple syrup, vinegar, mustard, and thyme sprigs.

Transfer pork chops to a plate.

Season with additional salt to taste; garnish with fresh thyme leaves.