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Sweet 'N' Sour Pork Chops

SUBMITTED BY: Margaret Pache

"'Featuring a twist of citrus, these tender chops have earned a spot on my family's list of favorite dinners,' writes Margaret Pache of Mesa, Arizona. 'To save time, I bake a double batch and freeze some. The chops reheat so nicely, your family will never guess they're eating leftovers.'"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 12 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 6 boneless pork loin chops
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon molasses
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 large navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
  • 4 cups hot cooked rice

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large nonstick skillet, brown pork chops on both sides in oil. Remove and keep warm. In the same pan, combine the brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, molasses and orange peel until blended. Return meat to pan; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until tender. Remove chops and keep warm.
  2. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into pan juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add orange segments; cook for 1 minute. Serve over pork and rice.

FOOTNOTE

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 pork chop with 2 tablespoons sauce and 3/4 cup rice) equals 381 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 71 mg cholesterol, 173 mg sodium, 52 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 27 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fruit, 1-1/2 starch.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2007 by MsB
Excellent. Easy to make and by far the best sweet and sour that I've ever had. I've made it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2008 by TRUCKERBOO
I was hesitant to try this but the clock got away from me and I needed something quick. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2007 by wat2eat
This was fantastic! The sauce is a mahogany color. I am gluten free and used gluten free soy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2008 by TechieT
Pork chops are not my favorite but I loved the sauce....Kids did no like too much...something... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2008 by mykidsmom
Ok so i am not a huge lover of pork chops. i dont hate them, but they are not my fav. anyway i... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2008 by rachal
This was great, I didn't change a thing. I would highly recommend this recipe! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2008 by SHERIMW
I replaced balsalmic vinegar for rice vinegar and wheat-free soy sauce due to food allergies... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2007 by RWARNER
Not a keeper for me. I prepared according to directions except for the fact the sauce... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2007 by Suemck