Ingredients

• 4 boneless pork loin chops, cut 3/4 inch thick (about 1 pound)
  
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, sea salt or salt
  
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
  
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  
• 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup or maple-flavored syrup
  
• 3 tablespoons peach, apricot or plum preserves or jam
  
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil or 1 1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh basil
  
• 3 medium pears, cored and thinly sliced
  
• Hot cooked couscous