Herb-Rubbed Pork Chops

Total Time
Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Updated on Sep. 30, 2022

When company‘s coming and time is short, Sharon Denton in Mount Airy, Maryland relies on this surefire recipe. “It’s healthy, economical and so easy to fix. I just love it,“ she says. But the best recommendation of all? “I‘ve never served these chops without being asked for the recipe!" TASTY TIP: Sharon likes to serve her tasty pork chops with onion-flavored rice, green beans and marinated tomatoes for a fast, fresh and delicious summer spread!

Herb-Rubbed Pork Chops

Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 15 min
Yield 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 bone-in pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick and 6 ounces each)
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons sherry or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the parsley, marjoram, sage, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Brush both sides of pork chops with 1 teaspoon oil; rub with herb mixture.
  2. In a large nonstick skillet, cook chops in remaining oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove and keep warm. Add broth and sherry or additional broth to skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil.
  3. Return chops to the pan. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Serve chops with pan juices.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 221 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 282mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fat.

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