PECAN PORK CHOPS

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A delicate butter and brown sugar glaze is a tasty topping for these broiled pork chops.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons chopped pecans

Steps:

Broil pork chops 4-5 in. from the heat for 4 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch, salt and mustard. Stir in the butter and vinegar until smooth. , Turn chops over and broil for 2 minutes longer. Spoon about 2 teaspoons sugar mixture over top of each chop. Broil 2-3 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 145°. Top each chop with 1 teaspoon pecans. Broil until pecans are toasted, about 1 minute longer. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein.