Short Sharp Chops

Freezing instructions: Combine pork and marinade in a large heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag, and place in freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw in refrigerator; cook as directed.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 2 chops)

Ingredients

• 8  (2-ounce) boned center-cut loin pork chops (1/4 inch thick)
• 1/4  cup  low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4  cup  thawed orange juice concentrate, undiluted
• 1/4  cup  chopped green onions
• 2  teaspoons  grated peeled fresh ginger
• 1/2  teaspoon  black pepper
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  teaspoon  olive oil

Preparation

Trim fat from pork. Combine soy sauce and the next 5 ingredients (soy sauce through garlic) in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add pork to bag; seal and marinate in refrigerator 1 hour, turning bag occasionally. Remove pork from bag; discard marinade.

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chops; sauté 3 minutes on each side.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

177 (42% from fat)

Fat:

8.2g (sat 2.6g,mono 4.1g,poly 0.9g)

Protein:

19.8g

Carbohydrate:

4g

Fiber:

0.2g

Cholesterol:

56mg

Iron:

0.9mg

Sodium:

256mg

Calcium:

14mg