LEMON-HONEY PORK CHOPS

Lemon-Honey Pork Chops image

A citrus twist of lemon and quick microwave cooking make this a honey of a pork chop recipe.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 32m

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

2 pork loin chops, 1/2 inch thick (1/2 pound)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes
1 small garlic clove, finely chopped
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
2 thin slices lemon

Steps:

Arrange pork chops, narrow ends toward center, in square microwavable dish, 8x8x2 inches. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix 2 tablespoons water, the honey, lemon peel, lemon juice, parsley and garlic; pour over pork.
Cover with plastic wrap, folding back one edge or corner 1/4 inch to vent steam. Microwave on Medium (50%) 5 minutes; rotate dish 1/4 turn. Microwave 12 to 15 minutes longer, rotating casserole 1/4 turn every 3 minutes, until slightly pink when cut near bone. Remove pork to warm plates.
3. Mix cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water; stir into mixture in dish. Cover tightly and microwave on High 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture thickens and boils. Spoon sauce over pork. Garnish with lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 320 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 50 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg