Pork Chops with Ginger Maple Sauce

By Totlxtc

Ingredients

• 1 * 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 * 4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
• 1 * 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
• 1 * 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 * 4 bone-in pork loin chops (6 ounces each)
• 1/2 * 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 * 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 * 2 cups hot cooked rice

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

* In a small skillet over medium-low heat, cook onion in 2 teaspoons oil until golden brown and very tender, about 10 minutes. Add ginger; cook and stir 2 minutes longer.
* Meanwhile, combine the chili powder, salt, pepper and cinnamon; rub over both sides of pork chops. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown chops in remaining oil for 2-3 minutes on each side.
* Add the broth, syrup and onion mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until meat is tender. Remove chops and keep warm.
* Bring broth mixture to a boil; cook, uncovered, until liquid is thickened and reduced to 1/2 cup. Serve chops with rice and sauce. Yield: 4 servings.


Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop with 1/2 cup rice and 2 tablespoons sauce equals 393 calories, 12 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 74 mg cholesterol, 431 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 29 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1 fat.