Basil Orange Chops Recipe

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This is a delicious main course that comes together easily when time is short. It's special enough for company!—Lori Blevins, Douglasville, Georgia

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Basil Orange Chops Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

4 boneless pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick and 4 ounces each)
1 green onion, sliced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons water

Directions

In a large skillet, brown pork chops and onion over medium heat in oil until no longer pink. Stir in the orange juice, peel and basil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until meat juices run clear. Remove chops and keep warm.
In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water until smooth; add to the skillet. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with the chops. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 105 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 14 mg cholesterol, 9 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 6 g protein.

Originally published as Basil Orange Chops in Quick Cooking November/December 2001, p7