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PORK CHOP DINNER FOR TWO



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I've prepared this dish for a tableful of people, but it's also easy to fix just for two. If you like different vegetables, simply add them along with the other ingredients. My side dishes for this meal are toasted bread and salad. -Shirley Lazor Colorado Springs, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick)
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
1 medium carrot, sliced
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil. Place in a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Layer potatoes, onion and carrot over chops. Dot with butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. , Cover and bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until pork chops and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 705mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

DAD'S BEST PORK CHOPS



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My son, Kenneth, has loved pork chops since he was little, and he requests them often. He particularly likes this recipe because we pick the mint from the garden. -Greg Fontenot, The Woodlands, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons minced fresh mint
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons key lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
4 bone-in pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Chill until serving., Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. Grill chops, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-5 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with salsa.,

Nutrition Facts :

APPLE PORK CHOPS FOR TWO



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Sweet-tart apple, onion, thyme and Dijon give these chops delightful flavor. -Deborah Williams, Peoria, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/3 cup chicken broth
2 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 small apple, peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons unsweetened apple juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and broth; set aside. In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute apple and onion until apple is crisp-tender. Stir in the broth mixture, apple juice, mustard and thyme; bring to a boil. Add pork chops. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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