Apple-Mustard Glazed Pork Chops

This quick, sautéed pork chop dish illustrates the simple art of making a quick pan sauce. Next time try another jam or jelly you have on hand. Serve chops with pan sauce, hot rice and buttered broccoli spears.

Recipe Ingredients:

4 boneless pork chops, 3/4-inch thick
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup apple juice
2 tablespoons apple jelly
2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard

Cooking Directions:

1. Season chops with pepper.
2. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; brown chops on one side. Turn chops; add apple juice, jelly and mustard to skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories 190 calories Protein 23 grams Fat 7 grams Sodium 230 milligrams Cholesterol 65 milligrams Saturated Fat 1 grams Carbohydrates 10 grams Fiber 0 grams.

Recipe provided courtesy of National Pork Board.