Honey Braised Pork Chops with Pears, Red Onion, Feta and Almonds

1/3 c. sliced almonds
1 T. olive oil
4 boneless pork loin chops
Salt and pepper
2 pears, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
½ c. thinly sliced red onion
1 t. thyme
1 c. lo sodium chicken broth
3 T. honey
2 t. cider vinegar
¼ c. crumbled feta cheese
2 T. chopped fresh parsley

Toast almonds until golden brown.

Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Season both sides of pork chops with salt and pepper. Sear 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove pork from pan and set aside.

Add pears and onion to pan. Sauté 3 minutes until soft. Add thyme.

Cook 1 minute until thyme is fragrant. Add chicken broth, honey and vinegar and bring to a simmer. Return pork chops to pan and cook 3-5 minutes more until pork chops are tender and cooked through. Transfer pork to a serving platter and pour over pear and onion sauce. Top honey braised pork chops with feta cheese, parsley and toasted almonds.
Serves 4