FLAVORFUL BRAISED PORK CHOPS

Flavorful Braised Pork Chops image

"I'm always looking for recipes that are low-calorie and sugar- and salt-free to fix for my husband-he's diabetic and prone to high blood pressure," writes Shirley Antaya of Arab, Alabama, who shared the recipe for these tender chops.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 bone-in pork loin chops (6 ounces each)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

Steps:

Combine seasonings; sprinkle over pork chops. In a nonstick skillet, cook chops in oil until browned on both sides. Add water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes or until tender. Remove meat and keep warm. Combine cornstarch and broth until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over pork chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 83mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges