BRAISED HERB PORK CHOPS

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These herb-packed braised pork chops are great for entertaining because it comes together quickly and bakes for 2 hours. While visiting, my guests and I can enjoy the wonderful aroma. -Darci Truax, Billings, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/4 cup dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
7 bone-in pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups thinly sliced onions
4 large garlic cloves, sliced
5 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups chicken broth
Hot mashed potatoes
Chopped fresh thyme, optional

Steps:

Combine the first 8 ingredients; rub over both sides of pork chops. In a Dutch oven, brown chops in oil for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside. In the same pan, saute onions and garlic for 2 minutes. Add carrots and broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat., Return chops to pan. Cover and bake at 325° until meat and vegetables are tender, 1-1/2 to 2 hours. If desired, thicken pan juices. Serve with potatoes and if desired, top with chopped fresh thyme. Freeze option: Cool pork mixture. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 516mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.