Sweet 'n' Tangy Pork Chops

By Totlxtc

Ingredients

• 1/4 * 1/4 cup sherry or chicken broth
• 2 * 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 * 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 * 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 4 * 4 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)
• 1 * 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 * 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 * 2 tablespoons water
• 1/4 * 1/4 cup diced green pepper
• 1/4 * 1/4 cup diced sweet red pepper

Preparation

Step 1

* In a bowl, combine the sherry or broth, brown sugar, soy sauce and red pepper flakes; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet, brown pork chops in oil. Top with sauce. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until meat juices run clear.
* Combine the cornstarch and water until smooth; add to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Garnish with diced peppers. Yield: 4 servings.


Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 pork chop with 2 tablespoons sauce) equals 229 calories, 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 63 mg cholesterol, 342 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 26 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch.