BROWN SUGAR PORK CHOPS

BROWN SUGAR PORK CHOPS

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
4 boneless pork rib or loin chops, 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 medium onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

  • In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat.
  • Sprinkle chops with black pepper.
  • Cook pork chops in hot oil for 6 to 8 minutes, until brown on outside and slightly pink in center, turning once halfway through cooking.
  • Remove chops from skillet; cover and keep warm.
  • In the same skillet cook and stir onion over medium heat for 3 minutes or until tender.
  • Push onions around the edges.
  • Lower heat to low and add orange juice, red pepper and brown sugar, stirring for 1 minute or until sugar is completely dissolved and heated through.
  • Stir onions into sauce.
  • Spoon sauce over chops.