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Friday, October 29 2010

Fall Meal Favorites - Maple-Thyme Pork Chops

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Ingredients

4 boneless pork loin chops, about 3/4 inch thick (about 1 1/4 pounds total)

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 tablespoon canola oil

2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot

2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted

2 tablespoons maple-flavored syrup

1 tablespoon melted butter

1 tablespoon snipped fresh thyme

Directions

1. Sprinkle chops with salt and ground black pepper. In a very large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shallot; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add chops; cook for 9 to 13 minutes or until pork juices run clear (160 degrees F ), turning once halfway through cooking time.

2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine pecans, syrup, butter, and thyme. Place cooked pork chops onto 4 dinner plates. Top with syrup mixture.

3. Money-Saving Tip: Switch out the 2 tablespoons shallot for 1/4 cup chopped onion.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 290, Total Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Monounsaturated Fat 6 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 101 mg, Sodium 242 mg, Carbohydrate 9 g, Total Sugar 4 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 32 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 2%, Calcium 2%, Iron 6%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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