Pork Chops with Sauteed Plums

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Oct. 21, 2022
I frequently rely on fast, flavorful recipes like this that look like I fussed in the kitchen all day. What an easy way to please my family...and to impress dinner guests!

Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in pork loin chops (1 inch thick and 7 ounces each)
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 pound fresh plums, pitted and sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Directions

  1. Sprinkle pork chops with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown pork chops in oil; set chops aside.
  2. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings; saute plums and onion for 4-6 minutes or until plums begin to brown. Stir in the water, thyme and remaining salt. Return pork chops to pan. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 13-16 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 305 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 653mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 31g protein.