Pork chops with Pears and Macadamias

2 x 250g ( 8oz ) pork chops

2 tablespoons macadamia nut oil

½ teaspoon ginger, freshly grated

½ cup macadamia nuts, roughly chopped

Salt and pepper

Pear topping:

2 pears, peeled, cored and cut into segments

1 tablespoon butter or macadamia nut oil

1 tablespoon honey

¼ teaspoon nutmeg

1. Heat a large frypan to medium high and dry roast the nuts until lightly golden. Remove and set aside.
2. Add the oil and when it is hot add the chops. Season and cook until brown on one side then turn over and brown on the other side. Turn reduce heat to medium low to cook through for 5-7 minutes on each side or until cooked.
3.  Meanwhile heat the butter or oil in a small fry pan and add the pears. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle on the nutmeg and saute gently over a medium low heat until the pears are soft.
4.  Place the pork chops on serving plates, top with the pears and sprinkle with the macadamias. Serve with mashed potato and green beans. Serves 2

Thanks for this recipe idea Sue!