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Maple-Thyme Pork Chops
Ingredients
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4
boneless pork loin chops, about 3/4 inch thick (about 1-1/4 pounds total)
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1/4
teaspoon salt
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1/4
teaspoon ground black pepper
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1
tablespoon canola oil
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2
tablespoons finely chopped shallot
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2
tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted
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2
tablespoons maple-flavored syrup
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1
tablespoon melted butter
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1
tablespoon snipped fresh thyme
Directions
1. Sprinkle chops with salt and ground black pepper. In a very large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shallot; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add chops; cook for 9 to 13 minutes or until pork juices run clear (160 degrees F), turning once halfway through cooking time.
2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine pecans, syrup, butter, and thyme. Place cooked pork chops onto 4 dinner plates. Top with syrup mixture.
From the Test Kitchen
- Tip Money-Saving Tip:Switch out the 2 tablespoons shallot for 1/4 cup chopped onion.
Nutrition Facts
(Maple-Thyme Pork Chops)
- Servings Per Recipe 4,
- Calories 290,
- Protein (gm) 32,
- Carbohydrate (gm) 9,
- Fat, total (gm) 14,
- Cholesterol (mg) 101,
- Saturated fat (gm) 4,
- Monosaturated fat (gm) 6,
- Polyunsaturated fat (gm) 2,
- Sugar, total (gm) 4,
- Vitamin A (IU) 194,
- Vitamin C (mg) 1,
- Thiamin (mg) 1,
- Riboflavin (mg) 0,
- Niacin (mg) 12,
- Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 1,
- Folate (µg) 4,
- Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 1,
- Sodium (mg) 242,
- Potassium (mg) 586,
- Calcium (DV %) 20,
- Iron (DV %) 1,
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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This sounds great my kids love chops of any recipe!
12/27/2011 05:55:38 PM Report AbuseThis is delicious! I add a splash of apple cider to the pan, for the last few minutes of cooking, and it turns out great! Serve with roasted red-skinned potatoes and your family favorite veggies!!!
11/10/2010 03:46:20 PM Report Abuse