Pork Chops with Herbed Cream Sauce

Name: Pork Chops with Herbed Cream Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pork rib chops (1/2 inch thick and 7 ounces each); 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon beef bouillon granules; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, thyme or tarragon; 2/3 cup whole milk or half-and-half cream; 2 tablespoons water; 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This recipe is perfect for a spur-of-the-moment lunch or as a no-fuss entree for a special Sunday dinner. The meat cooks up moist and tender, and the bouillon lends instant flavor to the gravy.—Edith Ruth Muldoon, Baldwin, New York

Ingredients

4 pork rib chops (1/2 inch thick and 7 ounces each)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried basil, thyme or tarragon
2/3 cup whole milk or half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons water
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large skillet, cook pork chops in oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Remove and keep warm.
Drain drippings from skillet. Stir in the flour, bouillon, parsley and basil. Gradually stir in the milk, water and pepper until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chops.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 279 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 152mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 27g protein.