Pork Extraordinaire

Description
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 6 pork sirloin cutlets*
 * 1/4 cup flour
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
 * 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
 * 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 * 2 tablespoons water
 * 1 16-ounce can sliced peaches, drained
 * 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
 * 1/4 cup brandy
 * 1 cup half and half
 * 3 cups hot cooked rice

Directions

 * 1) Dredge cutlets in flour seasoned with salt and pepper. Heat butter and oil in large skillet. Add cutlets; brown over high heat, 3 to 4 minutes per side; discard fat. Reduce heat.
 * 2) Sprinkle pork with sugar and cinnamon. Add water to skillet. Cover and cook over low heat 20 to 25 minutes. Add peaches and almonds.
 * 3) Warm brandy. Ignite and pour over pork. Spoon flaming pan juices over cutlets until flame subsides.
 * 4) Add half and half; simmer a few minutes to thicken sauce. Serve over beds of fluffy rice.