Pork Chops with Cinnamon-Raisin Sauce
Pork Chops with Cinnamon-Raisin Sauce
13 Ingredients | 25 min | 4 Servings
Sweetly spiced pork chops are quickly sautéed and served with a savory fruit sauce. Accompany with hot couscous and broccoli spears.
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops, butterflied
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons raisins
- 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed, drained
- Fresh orange slices
- Parsley sprigs
Instructions
In small bowl, combine salt, cinnamon, cloves and pepper; blend well. Sprinkle seasoning mixture over each chop. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chops; cook 4 minutes per side until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 145 degrees F; place chops on serving platter and allow to rest for 3-5 minutes and cover to keep warm.
In same skillet, add onion and garlic; cook over medium heat 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low. Add orange juice, raisins and capers; cover and simmer about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spoon onion-raisin mixture over cooked chops. Garnish with orange slices and parsley.
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories204calories
- Protein25grams
- Fat8grams
- Sodium300milligrams
- Cholesterol70milligrams
- Saturated Fat1grams
- Carbohydrates12grams
- Fiber1grams
