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Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.

Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.

GERD / Acid Reflux
No specific GERD triggers.

Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.

 

"A man can take a little bourbon without getting drunk, but if you hold his mouth open and pour in a quart, he's going to get sick on it."
-Lyndon B. Johnson, 36th President of the United States of America

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Good lean pork, pecans in a sweet and savory sauce. This is the perfect dish as fall comes on. Both the pecans and the pork are high in monounsaturated fat. Warm and rich, this goes so well with mashed potatoes or yams and the whole dish takes all of about 30 minutes.


 

Pork Chops with Bourbon Pecan Sauce

Servings: 4 | Serving size: 4 ounce pork chop with 3 tablespoons sauce

Cooking Time: 30 Minutes

This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4.

This recipe can be divisible by 2.

This recipe does make good leftovers for sandwiches.

Serve with Roasted Potatoes or Mashed Yams or Yam Home Fries or Home Fries - Low Sodium Version or Home Fries or Thick Cut Yam Fries

AND

Serve with Parmesan Squash. or Herbed Zucchini or Green Beans with Red Onion or Candied Carrots or Roasted Tomatoes

1 tsp olive oil
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1/4 cup bourbon
1 tsp rubbed sage (or 1 Tbsp. fresh sage, chopped)
1/2 tsp salt
4 tsp light brown sugar
spray oil
4 4 ounce center cut pork chops (boneless)

Place the olive oil in a small sauce pan over medium heat. Add the pecans and cook slowly, stirring frequently. Do not allow the pecans to burn.

After the pecans have browned slightly, add the chicken stock, bourbon, sage, salt and brown sugar. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the sauce, swirling frequently. Reduce by about 1/3.

While the sauce is reducing, preheat the oven to 375°F. Place a large skillet in the oven.

When the sauce is reduced, turn the heat to low.

Spray the pre-heated skillet lightly with oil and add place the pork chops in the pan. Return the pan to the oven and cook for about 7 -8 minutes on the first side. Turn and cook for another 7 - 10 minutes until done.

Serve topped with about 3 tablespoons of sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 4 ounce pork chop with 3 tablespoons sauce

Servings: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories 333 Calories from Fat 161
% Daily Value
Total Fat 19g 29%
    Saturated Fat 4g 18%
    Monounsaturated Fat 9g
    Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 357mg 15%
Total Carbohydrates 7g 2%
    Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
    Sugars 5g
Protein 27g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 2% Iron 8%
Vitamin K 3 mcg Potassium 589 mg
Magnesium 44 mg