TLC Cooking "Apple-Cherry Glazed Pork Chops"

Apple-Cherry Glazed Pork Chops

Apple-Cherry Glazed Pork Chop

YIELD Makes 2 servings
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INGREDIENTS

1/4	to 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8	teaspoon salt
1/8	teaspoon black pepper
2	boneless pork loin chops (3 ounces each), trimmed of fat
Nonstick olive oil cooking spray
2/3	cup unsweetened apple juice
1/2	small apple, sliced
2	tablespoons sliced green onion
2	tablespoons dried tart cherries
1	teaspoon cornstarch
1	tablespoon water

PREPARATION:

Combine thyme, salt and pepper in small bowl. Rub onto both sides of pork chops. Spray large skillet with cooking spray. Add pork chops. Cook over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes or until barely pink in center, turning once. Remove chops from skillet; keep warm.
Add apple juice, apple slices, green onion and cherries to same skillet. Simmer, uncovered, 2 to 3 minutes or until apple and onion are tender. Combine cornstarch and water in small bowl; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened. Spoon over pork chops.

This recipe appears in: Pork

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Serving Size:	1 pork chop with about 1/2 cup apple-cherry glaze
Fiber	1 g
Carbohydrate	23 g
Cholesterol	40 mg
Saturated Fat	3 g
Total Fat	8 g
Calories from Fat	31 %
Calories	243
Protein	19 g
Sodium	191 mg

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