Braised Pork Chops with Orange-Mustard Sauce
Courtesy of National Pork Board
 
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 5 Min.
Cook Time: 15 Min.
What you need:
* 6 bone-in pork center loin chops, 3/4-in. thick
* 1/4 tsp. salt
* 1/8 tsp. black pepper
* 1Tbsp. vegetable oil
* 2 tsp. ginger, finely chopped
* 1/3 c. orange juice
* 3 Tbsp. soy sauce
* 2 Tbsp. honey
* 1Tbsp. Dijon mustard
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
Garnish:
* oranges, sliced
* watercress sprigs
What to do:
1. Season chops with salt and pepper. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chops, 3-4 min. per side.
2. In small bowl, stir together ginger root, orange juice, soy sauce, honey, mustard and garlic. Pour ginger mixture over chops. Simmer, covered, 8 min. or until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 145°F, followed by a 3-min. rest time.
3. Place cooked chops on a serving plate; spoon 1/2 of the orange-mustard sauce over pork.
4. Garnish with orange slices and watercress. Pass remaining sauce.

* Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pork Board. For more recipes visit: www.PorkBeInspired.com
Nutritional information:
Calories: 210;   Total Fat: 9g;   Saturated Fat: 3g;   Cholesterol: 55mg;   Total Carbs: 9g;   Fiber: 0g;   Protein: 23g;   Sodium: 707mg;