MANDARIN PORK CHOPS

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These tender and juicy chops from Mary Ann Marino of Bardstown, Kentucky are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Oranges, cloves and cinnamon give them a wonderful, unique flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges
1 tablespoon cornstarch
5 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 whole cloves
6 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Drain oranges, reserving juice; set oranges aside. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and 3 tablespoons reserved juice until smooth; set aside. In another small bowl, combine the onions, brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, mustard, salt, cinnamon, cloves and remaining juice; set aside., In a large nonstick skillet, brown pork chops in butter on both sides. Add onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°, turning chops once., Remove pork and keep warm. Discard cloves. Stir cornstarch mixture into pan juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in oranges. Serve with pork chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 384mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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