Braised Pork Chops With Onion Salsa (Ww) Recipe

Name: Braised Pork Chops With Onion Salsa (Ww)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium red onion, peeled and sliced; 1 medium tomatoes; 20 ounces pork loin chops, with bone; salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; ½ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 orange, zest of, grated; 1 tablespoon orange juice; 1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, finely chopped; 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes or 1 pinch ground red pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon olive oil; ¼ cup apple juice or ¼ cup apple cider; 3 tablespoons apple juice or 3 tablespoons apple cider

Servings: persons

1 medium red onion, peeled and sliced
1 medium tomatoes
20 ounces pork loin chops, with bone
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
½ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 orange, zest of, grated
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, finely chopped
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes or 1 pinch ground red pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon olive oil
¼ cup apple juice or ¼ cup apple cider
3 tablespoons apple juice or 3 tablespoons apple cider

1
Soak onion in cold water 30 minutes.
2
Drain and chop finely.
3
Chop tomato; drain in wire mesh strainer or colander 30 minutes.
4
Season chops with salt and pepper.
5
To prepare onion salsa, in large bowl, combine onion, tomato, cilantro, lime juice, orange juice, orange zest, ginger and red pepper flakes; reserve.
6
In a 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over high heat.
7
When hot, add chops and brown quickly on both sides, about 11 1/2 minutes each side.
8
Add apple juice, cover and lower heat to medium-low.
9
Braise 1520 minutes, until chops are tender and fully cooked, turning chops several times.
10
Remove chops; turn up heat to reduce liquid.
11
Pour sauce over chops; top with onion salsa.
12
EACH SERVING PROVIDES: 1 Fat, 1/4 Fruit, 3/4 Vegetable, 3 Proteins.
13
PER SERVING: 239 Calories, 25 g Protein, 11 g Fat, 9 g Carbohydrate, 67 mg Sodium, 67 mg Cholesterol, 1 g Dietary Fiber; 5 points.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium red onion, peeled and sliced, 1 medium tomatoes, 20 ounces pork loin chops, with bone, salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste, and more.

Yes, Braised Pork Chops With Onion Salsa (Ww) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Braised Pork Chops With Onion Salsa (Ww)

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