Herb-Rubbed Pork Chops

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

2 servings

Updated: Sep. 30, 2022
When company‘s coming and time is short, Sharon Denton in Mount Airy, Maryland relies on this surefire recipe. “It’s healthy, economical and so easy to fix. I just love it,“ she says. But the best recommendation of all? “I‘ve never served these chops without being asked for the recipe!" TASTY TIP: Sharon likes to serve her tasty pork chops with onion-flavored rice, green beans and marinated tomatoes for a fast, fresh and delicious summer spread!

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 bone-in pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick and 6 ounces each)
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons sherry or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the parsley, marjoram, sage, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Brush both sides of pork chops with 1 teaspoon oil; rub with herb mixture.
  2. In a large nonstick skillet, cook chops in remaining oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove and keep warm. Add broth and sherry or additional broth to skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil.
  3. Return chops to the pan. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Serve chops with pan juices.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 221 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 282mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fat.