Pork Chops in a Cranberry-Pear Sauce

1. In a large frying pan, heat 15 ml (1 tbsp) of oil over medium-high heat, add the pork chops and cook for 4 minutes on one side. Add salt and pepper and cook for 4 minutes on the other side.

2. Remove the pork chops and transfer to a plate. Cover with aluminum foil and set aside.

3. In the same pan, add 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil and cook the onion for 2 minutes over medium heat.

4. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, pepper, pear, cranberries and 250 ml (1 cup) of chicken broth. Mix.

5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 8 minutes.

6. Meanwhile, in a small pot, bring to a boil over high heat 250 ml (1 cup) of chicken broth. Remove from heat, add the couscous, cover and let stand for about 5 minutes.

7. Once the sauce has simmered for 8 minutes, remove the pork chops from the aluminum foil and serve them on top of the couscous with a little cranberry-pear sauce.

Nutritional balance

This recipe provides foods from the following food groups:

• Grain products
• Meat and alternatives
• Vegetables

Serve with:

• Vegetables (salad or cooked vegetables, for example) to round out the serving, and a fruit
• A glass of milk or fortified soy beverage