Wednesday, April 7, 2010

PORK CHOPS IN ORANGE SAUCE

* 4 Servings
* Prep: 20 min. Cook: 20 min.

Ingredients

* 1/4 teaspoon paprika
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper
* 4 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each)
* 3/4 cup orange juice
* 2 tablespoons sugar
* 6 whole cloves
* 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
* 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* 1/4 cup cold water

Directions

* Combine paprika and pepper; rub over both sides of pork chops. In a large nonstick skillet, brown chops over medium heat.
* Combine the orange juice, sugar, cloves and orange peel; pour over pork. Cover and simmer for 18-22 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160°. Remove chops and keep warm.
* In a small bowl, combine flour and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Discard cloves. Serve sauce with pork chops. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop with 3 tablespoons sauce equals 288 calories, 10 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 82 mg cholesterol, 47 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 33 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 starch.

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