Spiced Pork Chops Recipe

By dette

Being a widow who likes to cook big meals, I frequently invite family and friends for dinner. On busy days, I rely on this easy recipe, which I got from a dear friend. It's hearty and satisfying and always gets raves. -Joan MacKinnon, Brooklyn, Nova Scotia

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
• 1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• Pinch pepper
• 4 pork loin chops (about 3/4 inch thick and 8 ounces each)
• 1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 50mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first 10 ingredients. Add pork chops, a few at a time; seal bag and toss to coat.
In a large skillet, brown chops in oil on both sides. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, water and brown sugar; pour over chops.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Yield: 4 servings.