Balsamic Plum Glazed Pork Chop Recipe

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Port wine, plum preserves, and balsamic vinegar combine for a sweet and savory glaze. Couscous and green beans complete the meal. * YIELD: 4 servings (serving size: 1 pork chop and about 1 tablespoon glaze)

Ingredients * 1 teaspoon butter * 4 (4-ounce) boneless center-cut loin pork chops (about 1/2 inch thick) * 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided * 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper * Cooking spray * 2 tablespoons chopped shallots * 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic * 1/4 cup port wine * 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar * 1/3 cup plum preserves * Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Preparation * Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle pork evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Add pork to pan; cook 3 1/2 minutes on each side. Remove from pan. * Coat pan with cooking spray. Add shallots and garlic to pan; sauté 30 seconds. Add port and vinegar to pan; cook 30 seconds, stirring occasionally. Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and plum preserves; cook for 30 seconds or until smooth, stirring constantly. Return pork to pan; cook 30 seconds or until desired degree of doneness, turning to coat. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.

David Bonom, Cooking Light
JANUARY 2007


Nutritional Information * Amount per serving * Calories: 281 * Calories from fat: 30% * Fat: 9.5g * Saturated fat: 3.6g * Monounsaturated fat: 4.2g * Polyunsaturated fat: 0.6g * Protein: 25.3g * Carbohydrate: 20.5g * Fiber: 0.1g * Cholesterol: 71mg * Iron: 0.8mg * Sodium: 508mg * Calcium: 31mg

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