Braised Pork Chops

By Totlxtc

Ingredients

• 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/8 * 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/8 * 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 * 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 4 * 4 bone-in pork loin chops (6 ounces each and 3/4 inch thick)
• 1 * 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/2 * 1/2 cup water
• 2 * 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/4 * 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

* Combine seasonings; sprinkle over pork chops. In a nonstick skillet, cook chops in oil until browned on both sides. Add water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes or until tender. Remove meat and keep warm. Combine cornstarch and broth until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over pork chops. Yield: 4 servings.


Nutritional Analysis: 1 pork chop with 2 tablespoons gravy equals 180 calories, 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 67 mg cholesterol, 83 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 23 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat.