Pork Chops with Sweet and Sour Sauce

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
26%
Pork Chops with Sweet and Sour Sauce
25 min.
4
353kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your dinner game with a dish that perfectly balances sweet and tangy flavors? Look no further than these delectable Pork Chops with Sweet and Sour Sauce! This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is not only quick to prepare, taking just 25 minutes, but it also serves up to four people, making it ideal for family meals or dinner parties.

The star of this dish is the juicy pork chops, which are expertly seasoned and seared to perfection. The magic happens when you dollop a luscious sauce made from red currant jelly and Dijon mustard over the chops, creating a delightful contrast of flavors. As the sauce simmers, it transforms into a rich glaze that clings to the meat, ensuring every bite is bursting with taste.

What’s more, this recipe is versatile enough to be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or any occasion that calls for a satisfying main course. With a caloric breakdown that includes a healthy dose of protein, this dish not only pleases the palate but also nourishes the body. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your loved ones with a meal that’s as easy to make as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  •  pork chops 
  • servings salt 
  • servings bell pepper 
  • 0.5 cup currant jelly red or any berry jelly, not jam)
  • tablespoons dijon mustard 
  • 0.3 cup cider vinegar white

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • paper towels

Directions

  1. Pat dry pork chops and sprinkle with salt and pepper: Pat chops dry with a paper towel, they'll brown better.
  2. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat a large, stick-free skillet on medium high heat. Lightly brown the pork chops on both sides, for a minute or two each.
  4. Make the sauce: While the chops are browning, mix the red jelly with the mustard.
  5. Dollop sauce over pork chops: Once the chops are browned, reduce the heat of the pan to low. Dollop the sauce over the chops. Cover the pan. Cook for 5-10 minutes or until the pork is just cooked through (thick cuts may take longer).
  6. Add vinegar, reduce the sauce:
  7. Remove the pork chops from the pan.
  8. Add vinegar to the pan. Increase the heat to high and boil down the sauce, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  9. Add any juices that have come out of the chops while they've been sitting back to the pan.
  10. Serve the pork chops with the sauce spooned over them.

Nutrition Facts

Calories353kcal
Protein34.8%
Fat25.52%
Carbs39.68%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39.75
Glycemic Load
16.86
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
25.469564945801%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.45mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.17mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:352.93kcal
17.65%
Fat:9.81g
15.09%
Saturated Fat:3.35g
20.94%
Carbohydrates:34.31g
11.44%
Net Carbohydrates:31.96g
11.62%
Sugar:23.91g
26.56%
Cholesterol:89.78mg
29.93%
Sodium:357.94mg
15.56%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:30.09g
60.18%
Vitamin C:99.13mg
120.16%
Selenium:47.84µg
68.35%
Vitamin B1:0.95mg
63.67%
Vitamin B6:1.2mg
60.17%
Vitamin B3:11.49mg
57.45%
Vitamin A:2343.28IU
46.87%
Phosphorus:339.58mg
33.96%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.5%
Potassium:711.93mg
20.34%
Zinc:2.34mg
15.62%
Magnesium:49.83mg
12.46%
Vitamin B5:1.24mg
12.41%
Vitamin B12:0.71µg
11.84%
Folate:39.47µg
9.87%
Vitamin E:1.43mg
9.52%
Fiber:2.35g
9.42%
Manganese:0.18mg
8.94%
Iron:1.35mg
7.5%
Copper:0.14mg
6.86%
Vitamin K:3.76µg
3.58%
Vitamin D:0.54µg
3.57%
Calcium:28.99mg
2.9%