Sweet and tangy, this braised dish goes
well with flavored rice mix and tossed salad.
Lemon
Pork Chops
- 4 boneless pork chops,
3/4-inch thick
Olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 lemon slices
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
- Heat a large skillet over
medium-high heat. Brush chops lightly with a little olive oil
and brown chops on each side; remove chops from pan.
- Melt butter in skillet;
stir in brown sugar, lemon juice, mustard and pepper. Add pork
chops, turning to coat with lemon mixture. Place a lemon slice
on top of each chop.
- Cover tightly; cook over
low heat for 5 to 6 minutes or until chops are just done. Remove
chops to a serving platter; keep warm.
- In a small bowl combine
chicken broth, cornstarch and lemon peel; stir into mixture in
skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sauce
thickens.
- Spoon lemon sauce over
chops.
Serves 4.
Nutrition Facts: Calories
269 calories Protein 24 grams Fat 11 grams Sodium 191 milligrams
Cholesterol 76 milligrams
Recipe provided courtesy
of Pork, Be Inspired®.
