Braised Pork Chops

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INGREDIENTS

1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 bone-in pork loin chops, 3/4-thick each
1 teaspoon olive or canola oil
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

DIRECTIONS

Combine seasonings; sprinkle over pork chops. In a nonstick skillet, cook chops in oil until browned on both sides. Add water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes or until tender. Remove meat and keep warm. Combine cornstarch and broth until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over pork chops.

FOOTNOTE

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 pork chop with 2 tablespoons gravy) equals 180 calories, 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 67 mg cholesterol, 83 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 23 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat.

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  • happy_bunny1990
    happy_bunny1990 Posts: 144
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    INGREDIENTS

    1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
    1/8 teaspoon onion powder
    1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
    1/8 teaspoon pepper
    4 bone-in pork loin chops, 3/4-thick each
    1 teaspoon olive or canola oil
    1/2 cup water
    2 teaspoons cornstarch
    1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

    DIRECTIONS

    Combine seasonings; sprinkle over pork chops. In a nonstick skillet, cook chops in oil until browned on both sides. Add water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes or until tender. Remove meat and keep warm. Combine cornstarch and broth until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over pork chops.

    FOOTNOTE

    Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 pork chop with 2 tablespoons gravy) equals 180 calories, 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 67 mg cholesterol, 83 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 23 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat.

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