Flavorful Braised Pork Chops

Name: Flavorful Braised Pork Chops
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1/8 teaspoon onion powder; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 4 bone-in pork loin chops (6 ounces each); 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/2 cup water; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

"I'm always looking for recipes that are low-calorie and sugar- and salt-free to fix for my husband—he's diabetic and prone to high blood pressure," writes Shirley Antaya of Arab, Alabama, who shared the recipe for these tender chops.

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 bone-in pork loin chops (6 ounces each)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

Directions

Combine seasonings; sprinkle over pork chops. In a nonstick skillet, cook chops in oil until browned on both sides. Add water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes or until tender. Remove meat and keep warm. Combine cornstarch and broth until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over pork chops.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 180 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 83mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat.

Originally published as Braised Pork Chops in Light & Tasty February/March 2003

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coolazkids

Apr 30, 2013

I have made this recipe several times and my family loves it. I like the savory flavor and how easy it is, and it always turns out good.
dilbert098

Jun 1, 2011

i've already had it requested again. I cooked it in my convection oven. it was very simple and a different flavor from other pork chop recipes i've used.
dilbert098

Jun 1, 2011

i've already had it requested again. I cooked it in my convection oven. it was very simple and a different flavor from other pork chop recipes i've used.
amyanne65

Apr 9, 2010

This was very good, I didn't have low sodium broth and used regular but in such a small amount of broth I wasn't to concerned. Yummy