BRAISED PORK LOIN CHOPS WITH THYME-LEMON SAUCE

Braised Pork Loin Chops with Thyme-Lemon Sauce image

Provided by Lizzie-Babette

Categories Pork

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 thin-cut boneless pork chops
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons grated lemons, rind of
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons olive oil
3/4 cup low-fat milk (1%)

Steps:

Put pork in large glass baking dish.
Mix 2 T lemon juice, thyme, lemon peel and garlic in small bowl and rub mix over both sides of chops.
Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour,& up to 1 day.
Put pork chops on baking sheet, sprinkling each lightly with flour, then salt and pepper.
Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat.
Working in batches, add pork to skillet and cook until lightly browned, about 1 minute per side.
Return all pork to skillet.
Add milk and boil until pork is cooked through and sauce thickens slightly, about 1 minute (add more flour, if needed to thicken).
Transfer chops to platter.
Whisk remaining 1 T lemon juice into sauce in skillet and stir to blend, about 30 seconds.
Season with salt and pepper, then pour sauce over pork and serve.