Recipe: Pork Chops with Pear Stuffing

Pork Chops with Pear Stuffing
Serving: Yields: 4 main-dish servings

4 bone-in pork loin chops, 1 inch thick (about 8 ounces each)
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
2 ripe pears, unpeeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium red onion, chopped
3 cups packaged herb-seasoned stuffing mix

Sprinkle pork chops with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper. Heat nonstick 12-inch skillet over medium heat until hot. Add pork chops and cook about 15 minutes or until browned and pork just loses its pink color throughout, turning over once. Transfer chops to plate; cover with foil to keep warm. In same skillet, melt margarine or butter over medium heat. Add pears and onion and cook until tender, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 1 1/4 cups water, and heat to boiling over medium-high heat. Add stuffing mix, stirring constantly, until mixture is evenly moistened and hot. Return pork chops to skillet; heat through.