Sweet Cherry Pork Chops Recipe

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I make pork chops often, so I like to experiment with different ideas. I dreamed up this recipe using ingredients that I had on hand. The cherry-orange sauce makes these chops special enough for guests. -Shannon Mink, Columbus, Ohio

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Sweet Cherry Pork Chops Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

4 boneless pork chops (3/4 inch thick and 4 ounces each)
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup orange juice
3/4 cup pitted sweet cherries, halved
2 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup cherry preserves
4 teaspoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water
Hot cooked rice

Directions

In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil on both sides; drain. Add the orange juice, cherries and onions to skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-6 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Remove chops and keep warm.
Stir preserves into pan juices. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into pan juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with pork and rice. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 291 calories, 10 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 55 mg cholesterol, 33 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 22 g protein.

Originally published as Sweet Cherry Pork Chops in Taste of Home April/May 2003, p27

Cutting Green Onions

I recently tried a recipe that called for 3/4 cup green onions. Instead of using a knife, I found that snipping the onions with a pair of kitchen scissors took only a few seconds. —Kristy B., Kelowna, British Columbia