Zesty Marinated Pork Chops

Name: Zesty Marinated Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth; 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish; 1/4 teaspoon dill weed; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 6 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)

“My husband loves pork chops. They're a good source of lean protein and it's easy to change the flavor by using different spices. I created this marinade based on a few I saw in Healthy Cooking.” Jackie Termont - Richmond, Virginia

Ingredients

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)

Directions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the vinegar, wine, 1 teaspoon oil, chili powder, horseradish, dill, garlic powder and salt. Add the pork chops; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for eight hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
Drain and discard marinade. In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook chops in remaining oil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 183 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 61mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Pork Chops Marinade in Healthy Cooking February/March 2009