Pepper Pork Chops

 
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Times:

10 minutes prep, 15 minutes cook

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Ingredients:

4 boneless pork chops, 3/4- inch thick
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 medium red bell peppers, and/or yellow bell peppers, cut into julienne strips
1/2 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

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Cooking Directions:

In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown chops 2-3 minutes on each side in hot oil; remove chops. Add peppers to skillet; cook and stir until crisp-tender. Return chops to skillet. Cover tightly; cook over low heat for 5-6 minutes or until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 160 degrees F. Remove chops to a serving platter; keep warm. Push peppers from the center of the skillet. In a small bowl combine chicken broth, vinegar, cornstarch, salt and pepper. Add to the skillet; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens. Stir in parsley. Stir peppers into sauce to coat. Serve the pepper sauce with chops.

Serves 4


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Serving Suggestions:

Colorful and tasty, this dish uses colorful bell peppers and balsamic vinegar for flavor and color. Serve with wilted spinach salad, pickled beets and Italian bread.


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Nutrition:

Calories: 208 calories
Protein: 23 grams
Fat: 9 grams
Sodium: 307 milligrams
Cholesterol: 55 milligrams
Saturated Fat: 3 grams
Carbohydrates: 8 grams
Fiber: 1 grams

Random Leftover Tip:
Make a salad with leftover pork!

 
 
 
 
 
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Buying/Handling/Storing Tip:

Cutlets also may come from the leg or from a tenderloin that has been sliced crosswise and flattened. Supermarkets may label thin slices of cutlet as scaloppini.


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Traditional cutlets are great for quick meals and casual dining. They may be prepared to stand alone as a dinner entrée or may be used in sandwiches. Cutlets are best when quickly cooked, either by sautéing or grilling.


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About the Cut

A cutlet is a thin, tender cut of pork that is often taken from the sirloin end of the loin after the tenderloin and bones have been removed.


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Cooking Method: Braising
COOKING BASICS:
1. Coat meat lightly with seasoned flour, if desired.
2. In a large, heavy pan with lid, brown meat on all sides in a small amount of oil; remove excess drippings from pan.
3. Cover meat with desired liquid(s).
4. Cover pan and simmer over low heat on stove or in a low to moderate (275 to 300 degrees F.) oven for 1 to 3 hours, until tender.
5. If adding vegetables, add toward end of cooking time, during the last 20 to 45 minutes.

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