Quickie Thyme and Mustard Crusted Pork Chops
Servings
4Serving size
4 ounces pork with sauceThis recipe can be multiplied and makes fair leftovers.
Serve with Home Fries or Brown Rice or Mashed Parsnips or Cowboy Pinto Beans
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Serve with Parmesan Squash. or Candied Carrots or Roasted Cauliflower or Green Beans Almondine
Serve with Home Fries or Low Sodium Home Fries or Parsnip Home Fries or Yam Home Fries
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Serve with or Brown Rice or Cowboy Pinto Beans or Home Fries or Low Sodium Home Fries or Yam Home Fries
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Ingredients
| 16 ounces Boneless pork chops (4 4-ounce chops) |
| 1 spray Spray olive oil |
| 1 clove Garlic, raw (minced) |
| 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard |
| 2 tsp. Fresh thyme (chopped) |
| 1/4 tsp. Salt |
| 1 tsp., ground Black pepper |
Instructions
Mix garlic and Dijon together in a shallow bowl.
Salt and pepper the chops. Dip both sides of the pork chops with mustard and sprinkle one side generously with thyme.
Place the pork chops, thyme side up, on the roasting rack.
Bake at 375°F 20 to 30 minutes or until done (internal temp 155°F). This will depend on the thickness of the chops.
Serve this recipe with one of these Breakfast side dishes.
Home Fries
Place the diced potatoes in a glass bowl and put the bowl in the microwave. Set for one minute on high. After the minute is up stir the potatoes and let rest. Place a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Spray lightly with oil and when the pan is hot…
Low Sodium Home Fries
Place the diced potatoes in a glass bowl and put the bowl in the microwave. Set for one minute on high. After the minute is up stir the potatoes and let rest. Place a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Spray lightly with oil and when the pan is hot…
Parsnip Home Fries
Place the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the onions and cook for about 2 minutes. Stir frequently. Add the peppers and cook for about 1 minutes. Add the parsnips, salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to medium. Cover and cook, tossing frequently, for about 15…
Yam Home Fries
Place a large skillet in the oven and preheat oven to 325°F. When the pan is hot, add the butter, shallot, and yams. Return the pan to the oven and cook for about ten minutes. Stir the yams and continue to roast in the oven stirring every 8 – 10…
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Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.
Brown Rice
In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the brown rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for 40-45 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount of…
Cowboy Pinto Beans
Place the oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for three minutes. Add the bell pepper and cook for another two minutes. Add the beans, water, tomato paste, molasses, chili powder, salt, pepper and cumin and stir. Cook on medium high for about 5 minutes.…
Home Fries
Place the diced potatoes in a glass bowl and put the bowl in the microwave. Set for one minute on high. After the minute is up stir the potatoes and let rest. Place a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Spray lightly with oil and when the pan is hot…
Low Sodium Home Fries
Place the diced potatoes in a glass bowl and put the bowl in the microwave. Set for one minute on high. After the minute is up stir the potatoes and let rest. Place a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Spray lightly with oil and when the pan is hot…
Yam Home Fries
Place a large skillet in the oven and preheat oven to 325°F. When the pan is hot, add the butter, shallot, and yams. Return the pan to the oven and cook for about ten minutes. Stir the yams and continue to roast in the oven stirring every 8 – 10…
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Serve this recipe with one of these vegetable side dishes.
Candied Carrots
Place the water in a pot fitted with a steamer basket over high heat. Steam for about 10 -15 minutes until the carrots are slightly tender. Combine the cooked carrots with the butter, maple syrup, and salt and serve.
Parmesan Squash
Place the water in a medium pot fitted with a steamer basket over high heat. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Cut about 1/4 inch from the stem end of the squash and then slice lengthwise. Place the four halves in the steamer and steam until slightly tender. Remove the steamed…
Parsnip Home Fries
Place the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the onions and cook for about 2 minutes. Stir frequently. Add the peppers and cook for about 1 minutes. Add the parsnips, salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to medium. Cover and cook, tossing frequently, for about 15…
Roasted Cauliflower
Place a large skillet in the oven and preheat to 325°F. When the pan is hot, spray lightly with oil and add the cauliflower. Return the pan to the oven and roast the cauliflower for about 20 – 25 minutes, tossing occasionally. While the cauliflower is roasting, place the butter,…
Roasted Cauliflower – Low Sodium Version
Place a large skillet in the oven and preheat to 325°F. When the pan is hot spray lightly with oil and add the cauliflower. Return the pan to the oven and roast the cauliflower for about 20 – 25 minutes tossing occasionally. While the cauliflower is roasting place the spread,…
Roasted Cauliflower with Pine Nuts
Place a baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 375°F. When the oven is hot, add the olive oil to the sheet pan, swirl, and add the cauliflower, garlic, and white onion. Return to the oven and roast for 10 minutes. Stir every 5 minutes. After 10 minutes, add…
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Recipe Notes
Buying boneless center cut pork loins and cutting your own chops is a great way to control both portion size and fat. This cut is exactly what the butcher uses for center cut chops: buying a roast and cutting your own also saves money.