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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

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 boneless pork loin chops (3/4-inch thick and 4 ounces each )
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
  • 1 celery rib, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups stewed tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • Minced fresh parsley

Directions

  • 1. Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the pork chops, one at a time, and shake to coat.
  • 2. In a large skillet, brown pork chops, over medium-high heat, on both sides in oil. Remove chops and keep warm.
  • 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.
  • 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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