Prep Time:10 min
Start to Finish:30 min
Makes:2 servings
2 pork loin chops, 1/2 inch thick (1/2 pound)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes
1 small garlic clove, finely chopped
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
2 thin slices lemon
1. Arrange pork chops, narrow ends toward center, in square microwavable dish, 8x8x2 inches. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix 2 tablespoons water, the honey, lemon peel, lemon juice, parsley and garlic; pour over pork.
2. Cover with plastic wrap, folding back one edge or corner 1/4 inch to vent steam. Microwave on Medium (50%) 5 minutes; rotate dish 1/4 turn. Microwave 12 to 15 minutes longer, rotating casserole 1/4 turn every 3 minutes, until slightly pink when cut near bone. Remove pork to warm plates.
3. 3. Mix cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water; stir into mixture in dish. Cover tightly and microwave on High 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture thickens and boils. Spoon sauce over pork. Garnish with lemon slices.
Nutrition Information:
1 Serving: Calories 200 (Calories from Fat 55 ); Total Fat 3 g (Saturated Fat 50 g); Cholesterol 320 mg; Sodium 240 mg; Total Carbohydrate 18 g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 18 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 2 %; Calcium 0%; Iron 4 % Exchanges: 1 Fruit; 2 1/2 Lean Meat
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
