{"id":2285,"date":"2009-11-04T12:02:09","date_gmt":"2009-11-04T17:02:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/asweetlife.org\/?p=2285"},"modified":"2016-01-26T05:46:06","modified_gmt":"2016-01-26T10:46:06","slug":"pan-seared-pork-chop-with-pear-compote","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asweetlife.org\/?p=2285","title":{"rendered":"Pan-Seared Pork Chop with Pear Compote"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>As diabetics, too often we focus on the foods we&#8217;re not supposed to\u00a0eat, struggling to say no to pasta and bagels and all the things we know can wreak havoc on our blood sugar. But there are countless delicious recipes that won&#8217;t send our glucose levels out of control &#8212; and we think Diabetes Awareness Month is a perfect time to share some of our favorites. 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Cover and cook over low heat until pears begin to break down, about 15 minutes, stirring often.  Remove cinnamon stick and adjust seasoning, if necessary.  Keep warm.\r\n          <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"instruction \" itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\">\n          Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saut\u00e9 pan over medium-high heat. When pan is hot but not smoking, add pork chops.  Sear until nicely browned, about 5 minutes.  Turn and sear other side, about 5 minutes.  Transfer pan to the oven to finish cooking through, about 6 minutes for medium.  Let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.  Serve pear compote alongside the pork chop.\r\n          <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"instruction \" itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\">\n          Pairs well with wild rice pilaf and steamed green beans.\r\n          <\/li>\n              <\/ol>\n\n<div class=\"zlmeta zlclear asl_meta\">\n  <div class=\"fl-l\">\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\" > window.ajaxurl = \"https:\/\/asweetlife.org\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php\";<\/script>\n    \n\n        \n    \n    \n      <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"fl-l\">\n    \n        <p id=\"zlrecipe-yield\">\n            Yield:            <span itemprop=\"recipeYield\">4<\/span>\n    <\/p>\n    \n    \n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"zlclear\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        \n            <div class=\"ziprecipes-plugin\" style=\"display: none;\">1.3<\/div>\n\n        \n  <\/div>\n\n        <div id=\"zl-printed-copyright-statement\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">Copyright \u00a9 2009-2020 Diabetes Media Foundation, All Rights Reserved. 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