Curried Mango Pork Chops

Serves: 4
Serving Size: 3 oz. cooked pork per serving

These sautéed pork chops with a curried pan sauce make a quick weeknight dinner. Serve with hot cooked rice, buttered broccoli spears and warm flour tortillas. Recipe courtesy of the National Pork Board.

INGREDIENTS

• 4 boneless pork chops, 3/4-inch thick
• 2 teaspoons curry powder 
• 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt 
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 
• 4 sliced green onions
• 1/4 cup raisins 
• 1/3 cup chicken broth 
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch 
• 1 fresh mango, peeled, seeded and diced 
• 2 tablespoons flaked coconut 

DIRECTIONS

1. Season chops with curry powder and seasoned salt. 
2. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chops on both sides, turning once, for a total of 7-8 minutes. 
3. Remove chops from pan, reserve.
4. In small bowl stir cornstarch well into chicken broth. 
5. Add onions, raisins, and chicken broth mixture into skillet; cook and stir until slightly thickened. 
6. Return chops to pan; heat through. Serve chops garnished with mango and coconut.

NUTRITION INFO
Calories: 280
Fat: 11 g
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Protein: 25 g

Source

Seared Pork Chops

Serves: 2

Customize this recipe with your favorite spices.

INGREDIENTS
2 pork chops, about 3 oz. each (not including bone)
olive oil
salt
pepper
spices of your choice

DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat your oven to 450° F.

2. Heat a cast iron skillet or other heavy, ovenproof pan over medium-high heat. Lubricate your pork chops with the oil all over. Season with salt, pepper, and your favorite spices. Some good ones to try: cumin, coriander seed, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and chipotle pepper powder.

3. Sear the chops on each side in the pan until golden, about 2 - 3 minutes per side. Then, put the skillet in the oven until the chops are cooked through.

4. Allow to rest for 5 - 10 minutes before serving.

NUTRITION INFO
Calories: 322
Fat: 17 g
Carbohydrates: 0.1 g
Protein: 35 g