Glazed Pork Chops with Ginger Rice

Makes 6 servings
== Ingredients ==
* 6 boneless top loin Pork chops, 3/4-inch thick (1-1/2 to 2 pounds)
* 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
* 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
* 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
* 3 tablespoons Pear preserves
* 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
* 1 cup uncooked rice
* 2 cups water
* 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
* 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
== Directions ==
# Season chops with 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook chops in 1 tablespoon butter in 10-inch skillet, 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Add 2 tablespoons water; cover and cook 10 minutes.
# Combine Pear preserves and almonds with 2 tablespoons water. Stir into pan juices, spoon over chops to glaze.
# Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan combine rice, water, ginger, curry powder, remaining 1 teaspoon salt and remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Bring to a boil. Stir once or twice.
# Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes (20 to 25 minutes for parboiled rice) or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
# Serve chops and glaze over beds of hot ginger rice. Garnish with almonds, candied fruit, and additional Pear preserves, if desired.
Category:Almond Recipes
Category:American Recipes
Category:Main Dish Meat Recipes
Category:Pork Recipes
Category:Rice Recipes