DOWN-HOME PORK CHOPS

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Zippy sauce adds personality to these otherwise straightforward brown sugar pork chops. -Denise Hruz, Germantown, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
4 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and brown on each side, 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside. Add garlic to the pan; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in broth, brown sugar, soy sauce and red pepper flakes. Return chops to the pan; cover and simmer until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°, 6-8 minutes. Remove chops and keep warm. , Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into the broth mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Serve with chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 375mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges