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Margarita Pork Chops

Source: National Pork Board

Notable flavors from a frozen margarita highlight this sophisticated but easy pork chop dish.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 4 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	216.9

Total Carbs	2.4 g

Dietary Fiber	0.1 g

Sugars	0.8 g

Total Fat	12.2 g

Saturated Fat	4.3 g

Unsaturated Fat	1.7 g

Potassium	352.5 mg

Protein	21.9 g

Sodium	590.9 mg

Dietary Exchanges 12.2 Fat, 0.0 Fruits, 3.0 Meat, 0.0 Other Carbs,

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Servings

Ingredients

4.0
4 each boneless pork chops 0.25
0 1/4 tsp ground coriander 0.25
0 1/4 tsp salt 0.25
0 1/4 tsp black pepper 1.0
1 tsp vegetable oil 0.6667
0.6667 cup low fat unsalted chicken broth 1.0
1 tbsp fresh lime juice 1.0
1 tsp cornstarch 0.5
0 1/2 tsp sugar 3.0
3 tbsp fresh cilantro 1.0
1 tbsp tequila, 80 proof

Directions

Season chops with coriander, salt, and pepper. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, brown chops on both sides, turning once, about 7-8 minutes.
Remove chops from skillet; keep warm. In small bowl stir together broth, lime juice, cornstarch, and sugar; add to skillet, cook and stir until bubbly. Stir in cilantro and tequila; serve sauce over chops.