1. Heat oil in large skillet; brown chops on both sides.

2. Arrange potato

and onion slices around chops.

3. Combine orange juice, cloves, salt and Tabasco; pour over vegetables.

4. Cover and simmer 30 minutes, or until chops are tender.

5. Add pears; cover and cook 10 minutes longer.

6. With slotted spooon, remove meat, vegetables and pears to serving platter.

7. Remove ve and discard cloves.

8. Combine cornstarch and vinegar; stir into liquid in skillet.

9. Cook until mixture boils and is slightly thickened.

10. Pour over meat and vegetables; sprinkle with parlsey.