Sweet and tangy, this braised dish goes
well with flavored rice mix and tossed salad.
Lemon Pork
Chops
- 4 boneless pork chops,
3/4-inch thick
Olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 lemon slices
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
- Heat a large skillet over
medium-high heat. Brush chops lightly with a little olive oil
and brown chops on each side; remove chops from pan.
- Melt butter in skillet;
stir in brown sugar, lemon juice, mustard and pepper. Add pork
chops, turning to coat with lemon mixture. Place a lemon slice
on top of each chop.
- Cover tightly; cook over
low heat for 5 to 6 minutes or until chops are just done. Remove
chops to a serving platter; keep warm.
- In a small bowl combine
chicken broth, cornstarch and lemon peel; stir into mixture in
skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sauce
thickens.
- Spoon lemon sauce over
chops.
Serves 4.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 269 calories
Protein 24 grams
Fat 11 grams
Sodium 191 milligrams
Cholesterol 76 milligrams
Recipe provided courtesy
of Pork, The Other White Meat.
