Very Berry Pork Chops

Pork and fruit combinations appeal to kids' fondness of sweet flavors. Have little cooks help with measuring and stirring. Serve with roasted potato wedges and corn on the cob.

Recipe Ingredients:

4 pork chops, 3/4-inch thick
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup strawberry preserves
1 tablespoon mustard
1/4 cup cider vinegar

Cooking Directions:

1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops, cook and turn until brown on both sides. Reduce heat to low.
2. In small bowl, stir together strawberry preserves, mustard and vinegar. Pour sauce over pork chops. Cover pan. Cook pork chops for 10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
3. To serve, spoon glaze over each chop.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories 240 calories Protein 26 grams Fat 9 grams Sodium 110 milligrams Cholesterol 65 milligrams Saturated Fat 2 grams Carbohydrates 14 grams.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of National Pork Board.