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TROPICAL PORK CHOPS

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Tropical pork chops

 


INGREDIENTS

  • 6 boneless loin chops (3/4 inches thick and 4 ounces each), all fat removed
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 6 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained
  • 4 stalks celery, sliced
  • 1/2 cup tomato ketchup
  • 4 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 heaping tablespoons corn starch
  • 5 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

DIRECTIONS

Sprinkle pork chops with pepper.


Add oil to a large nonstick skillet; sauté the pork chops for 4 - 5 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.


Remove and keep warm.


In the same skillet sauté green peppers, onion and celery for 2 minutes or until crisp tender. Stir in the broth, pineapple, ketchup, brown sugar and vinegar.


Bring to a boil.


Return pork chops to the pan. Reduce heat cover and simmer for 6 - 10 minutes.


Combine the cornstarch and water until smooth, stir into the skillet.


Bring to a boil; cook for 1 - 2 minutes or until thickened.


Serve over basmati rice and steamed vegetqables.


Nutritional Analysis: 1 pork chop with 3/4 cup sauce:


250 calories; 7 grams fat (2 grams saturated fat); 554 mg sodium; 23 grams protein


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