Pork Chop Skillet with Pears and Red Onions - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Pork Chop Skillet with Pears and Red Onions is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Anna Watson Carl Apples aren't the only fruit that goes well with pork—pears do the trick, too.

Ingredients

4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
3 medium pears, cored and thinly sliced
2 small red onions, peeled and thinly sliced into half moons
1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves, plus more for serving
kosher salt
Black pepper
4 8 to 10 oz. bone-in pork chops
1/2 c. apple cider
1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
In a large, ovenproof skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add pears and onions and thyme, and let cook for 8 minutes, or until softened. Season with salt and pepper. Remove to a plate.
In same skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Season pork chops generously with salt and pepper. Sear pork chops for 3 minutes per side, or until a golden crust forms. Pour in chicken broth, cider, and pear-onion mixture and place pan in oven. Cook for another 10 minutes, or until pork chops reach 145 degree F internal temperature. (Depending on thickness of pork chops, this could take up to 15 minutes.)
Let rest for 5 minutes and serve, garnished with remaining thyme leaves.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pork Chop Skillet with Pears and Red Onions good for PCOS?

Yes, this Pork Chop Skillet with Pears and Red Onions recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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