TARRAGON-DIJON PORK CHOPS

Tarragon-Dijon Pork Chops image

For my smoky chops, I add tarragon for a hint of herbs. If you like a lot of sauce, double or triple the ingredients. -Julie Danler, Bel Aire, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 boneless pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick and 6 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
4 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons chipotle or other hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon red wine, optional
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Sprinkle chops with garlic powder and pepper. In a large ovenproof skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Brown chops on both sides; remove from pan., In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and green onions; cook and stir 3 minutes. Place chops over mushroom mixture. Bake, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix mustard, pepper sauce and, if desired, wine; spread over chops. Bake 2 minutes longer. Sprinkle with tarragon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 417mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges