11/10/2007

PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES

3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided

2 teaspoons cornstarch

2 teaspoons canola oil

4 (4 ounce) boneless pork chops, 1/2 inch thick, trimmed of fat

1 small onion, sliced

1 tart apple, such as Granny Smith, peeled and sliced

1/4 cup apple cider or apple juice

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Optional:  1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

 
Mix 2 tablespoons broth and cornstarch in a small bowl.

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add chops and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.

Reduce heat to medium-high and add onion to the pan. Cook, stirring often, until it starts to soften and brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add apple and cook, stirring often, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining broth, cider (or juice), mustard, thyme and the cornstarch mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring, until thickened and glossy, about 1 minute. Return the chops to the pan and heat through. Serve immediately.

Yield: 4 servings

Nutrition Info

Per Serving

  • Calories: 175 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1 g
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Protein: 16 g
  • Sugars: 6 g