Asian Seared Pork Chop – This is a delicious way to prepare pork in less than 30 minutes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 ounces pork sirloin chops, lean, boneless
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth, fat-free, low-sodium
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce, reduced sodium
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons white rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger, fresh, chopped
Preparation
  • Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over low heat. Sprinkle both sides of pork with pepper.
  • In a small bowl whisk together broth, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, garlic and ginger; set aside.
  • Increase heat to medium-high. Add pork; sauté until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Transfer pork to a plate, cover and keep warm.
  • Add soy sauce mixture to empty skillet; simmer to blend flavors and thicken, about 2 to 3 minutes. Serve sauce over pork.

Serve with steamed brocolli & baked sweet potato. But take it easy on the butter for the potato.

Nutritional Information
Calories 450
Calories from Fat 130
Total Fat 14 g
Saturated Fat 3.5 g
Cholesterol 80 mg
Sodium 550 mg
Total Carbohydrate 51 g
Dietary Fiber 10 g
Sugars 22 g
Protein 33 g
Vitamin A 470%
Vitamin C 360%
Calcium 15%
Iron 20%

 

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