Herbed Pork Chops

Seasoned with rosemary and basil, these chops are covered in slices of orange and lemon, and then braised in coffee liqueur until tender and sweet.

Original recipe makes 6 servings

Ingredients

6 pork chops
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed
1 orange, thinly sliced
1 lemon, thinly sliced
1/2 cup coffee flavored liqueur
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons chopped green onion

  • PREP

    10 mins

  • COOK

    30 mins

  • READY IN

    40 mins

Directions

  1. Trim excess fat from chops. Heat skillet over medium heat, and rub a piece of fat over the bottom of the pan. Cook chops, turning occasionally, until browned on both sides (4 to 6 minutes).
  2. Season chops with garlic salt, rosemary, and basil. Arrange slices of orange and lemon over meat, and pour coffee liqueur and 1/4 cup water over all. Cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until meat is tender.
  3. Blend cornstarch with remaining 1/4 cup water, and stir into pan liquid; cook until thick. Sprinkle with green onions, and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 192 kcal
Carbohydrates: 12.9 g
Cholesterol: 36 mg
Fat: 4.4 g
Fiber: 1.4 g
Protein: 14.8 g
Sodium: 477 mg