Red-Glazed Pork Chops

Cooking pork in soy sauce gives it the deep rich red color. Keep this meal's Asian theme by serving steamed mixed vegetables and rice.

Recipe Ingredients:

4 boneless pork loin chops, cut 1-inch thick
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon minced green onion
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon soy sauce

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine hoisin sauce, brown sugar, green onion, lemon juice and soy sauce. Place pork chops in dish or plastic bag; add marinade, turning to coat. Cover dish or tie bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 1 to 2 hours.
2. Remove chops from marinade; discard marinade.
3. Place chops on rack in broiler pan so surface of meat is 5 to 6 inches from heat. Broil 12 to 15 minutes, turning once.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories 195 calories Protein 27 grams Fat 6 grams Sodium 328 milligrams Cholesterol 66 milligrams.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of National Pork Board.