We were amazed to discover that a couple of pork chops, marmalade, a few bottled spices and some chicken broth can turn an ordinary supper into a gourmet weeknight meal without a lot of fuss.
Smothered chops
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PREP TIME
5 min
Makes
2 servings
* PLUS Cooking time: 18 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 bone-in pork chops , each about 1/2-in. thick
- vegetable oil
- 1 onion
- 284-mL can undiluted chicken broth
- 1/4 cup marmalade
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir cumin with paprika, coriander and salt. Rub over both sides of pork. Lightly coat a large frying pan with oil and set over medium-high heat. Add chops and cook until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove to a plate. Meanwhile, slice onion in half. Place cut side down on cutting board and slice into thin strips.
- Once chops are removed, add onion and a little more oil, if needed. Stir frequently until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in chicken broth and marmalade until evenly mixed. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Continue boiling and stirring often until sauce is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Return chops to pan. Simmer, uncovered, turning pork occasionally, until chops are firm to the touch, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in basil. Serve with sauce spooned overtop. Great with couscous and asparagus.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories
- 329,
- Protein
- 35.5 g,
- Carbohydrates
- 33 g,
- Fat
- 6.3 g,
- Fibre
- 1.1 g,
- Sodium
- 1339 mg.
