Fruited Pork Chops

This recipe, from the National Pork Council, makes a delicious quick dinner that's both sweet and spicy (increase or decrease the heat depending on the barbecue sauce you choose). Follow this link to learn more about Pork as well as lots more pork recipes!

6 boneless pork loin chops, 3/4-inch-thick vegetable oil 1 16 oz. can sliced peaches, drained 1/2 cup apricot or raspberry preserves 1/4 cup purchased western-style barbecue sauce or follow this link for a recipe for our Spicy Barbeque Sauce 1 T finely shredded orange zest 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. ground allspice 1/2 tsp. minced garlic 1/4 tsp. pepper

Serves 6 Preparation Time: 15 minutes (more if you make your own BBQ sauce) Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brush chops lightly with oil and brown on each side; remove from pan. Add all remaining ingredients to skillet, stir to blend and bring to boiling. Return chops to skillet. cover tightly; cook over low heat for 5 to 6 minutes, until chops are just done. Nutrient Information per Serving: Calories: 253 Sodium: 237 mg Protein: 23 gm Cholesterol: 68 mg Fat: 7gm