This “quick-braise” dish features
sautéed pork chops, seasoned with spicy ginger, cinnamon,
and garlic, which simmer briefly in chopped tomatoes. The ready-made
pan sauce calls for rice, mashed potatoes or Oriental noodles
as an accompaniment. Add a green salad tossed with garlic vinaigrette.
Honey-Sesame
Pork Chops
- 4 boneless pork chops,
3/8-inch thick
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup minced onion
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seed
- Heat oil in large nonstick
skillet over medium-high heat; add chops and brown on both sides,
about 3 minutes on each side.
- Add tomatoes, onion, garlic,
ginger, cinnamon and honey; heat to a simmer; cover and simmer
until chops are cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove
chops, reserve.
- Heat sauce to a boil,
reduce to a simmer and cook until sauce thickens.
- Return chops to pan with
sesame seed. Heat through and serve.
Serves 4.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 280 calories
Protein 24 grams
Fat 8 grams
Sodium 220 milligrams
Cholesterol 65 milligrams
Saturated Fat 2 grams
Carbohydrates 30 grams
Recipe and photograph provided
courtesy of Pork: The Other White Meat.
