Italian Pork Chops

• Prep: 10 min. Cook: 50 min.
• Yield: 6 Servings

10 50 60

Ingredients

• 6 bone-in pork loin chops (6 ounces each and 3/4 inch thick)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 large green pepper, julienned

Directions

• In a large nonstick skillet, brown pork chops in batches on both sides in oil; remove from skillet. Add the onion, mushrooms and garlic; saute for 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, salt, oregano, basil and pepper.
• Return pork chops to skillet; arrange green pepper between the chops. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until meat is tender. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 pork chop with 1/2 cup vegetables) equals 237 calories, 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 75 mg cholesterol, 573 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 29 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable.

Originally published as Italian Pork Chops in Light & Tasty June/July 2002, p27

Grilled Pork Appetizers

 

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless whole pork loin roast
• 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

• Cut pork into 1/8-in. slices, then cut each slice widthwise in half. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the remaining ingredients; add pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2-4 hours, turning occasionally.
• Drain and discard marinade. Thread pork onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack.
• Grill, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until meat is no longer pink. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (2 ounces cookec pork) equals 84 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 29 mg cholesterol, 80 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 11 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat.

Originally published as Grilled Pork Appetizers in Light & Tasty June/July 2002, p39