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SWEET BARBECUED PORK CHOPS

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I often prepare a double recipe of these tangy bbq pork chops, then freeze half to keep on hand. They're so easy and taste so fresh, family and friends never guess this quick entree was frozen! -Susan Holderman, Fostoria, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil
8 boneless pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick and 8 ounces each)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
1/2 cup each ketchup, barbecue sauce, French salad dressing and honey

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. In batches, brown pork chops 2-3 minutes on each side. Return all to pan., In a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; pour over chops. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 4-5 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Freeze option: Place pork chops in freezer containers; top with sauce. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, gently stirring sauce and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 533mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SWEET AND SPICY PORK CHOPS

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My husband used to get home from work before me, and one evening, he cooked this for dinner. We've used the same recipe ever since. It's delicious. -Kathy Kirkland, Denham Springs, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
2 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)
Dash salt and pepper

Steps:

Preheat broiler. In a small bowl, mix the first five ingredients., Place chops on a broiler pan; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil 4 in. from heat 5 minutes. Turn; top with brown sugar mixture. Broil 4-5 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 137mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges