SWEET-AND-SOUR CHOPS

Sweet-and-Sour Chops image

Pineapple chunks and pepper rings accent this rendition from Shirley Heston, field editor from Pickerington, Ohio.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 bone-in pork loin chops (7 ounces each)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained
1 small green pepper, cut into rings
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup ketchup
1/4 cup cold water
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour and salt. Add pork chops, one at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet, brown chops in oil on both sides. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with pineapple and green pepper; set aside., In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, broth, vinegar, ketchup and water until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Pour over chops. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 784mg sodium, Carbohydrate 91g carbohydrate (69g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.