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Pork Chops Creole
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.
A sure way to perk up pork chops is with this herbed creole sauce. You can adjust the range of seasonings to suit your tastes. The red sauce with a sprinkle of green parsley makes a pretty presentation on the plate.
Ingredients
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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4 boneless pork loin chops (3/4-inch thick and 4 ounces each )
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5 tablespoons olive oil
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1 large onion, thinly sliced
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1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
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1 celery rib, finely chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 cups stewed tomatoes
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon sugar
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1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
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1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
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Minced fresh parsley
Directions
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1.
Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the pork chops, one at a time, and shake to coat.
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2.
In a large skillet, brown pork chops, over medium-high heat, on both sides in oil. Remove chops and keep warm.
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3.
In the drippings, saute onion, green pepper, celery and garlic until vegetables are tender. Stir in the tomatoes, salt, sugar, thyme, pepper and hot pepper sauce.
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4.
Return pork chops to the pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Serve sauce with pork chops; sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 390 calories, 23g fat (5g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 559mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein.
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