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Pork Chops Flambe

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Recipe courtesy of the National Pork Board

Preparation facts

Total Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

6 pork loin chops, butterflied, 1/2-inch thick

1 tsp olive oil

1/4 cup sliced green onion

1 Tbs orange peel

1/2 cup orange liqueur

1/4 cup orange juice

1/4 tsp dried basil

Directions

Heat oil in a nonstick skillet. Add green onion and orange peel; saute 3 to 4 minutes or till onion is almost tender. Remove onion and orange peel; set aside. Add pork chops and brown on both sides over medium heat; add onion and orange peel.

Add half of the orange liqueur, the orange juice and basil. Cover and simmer 8 to 10 minutes or till chops are done. Transfer the pork chops to a chafing dish, if desired. In a small saucepan gently heat the remaining orange liqueur. (Do not boil). Ignite with a long match and pour over chops.

Nutrition facts

Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 291
Calories from Fat 105 (36%)
% Daily Value*
19%Total Fat 12g
22%Saturated Fat 4.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5.7g
18%Cholesterol 55mg
1%Sodium 31mg
12%Potassium 408mg
4%Total Carbohydrate 13g
1%Dietary Fiber 0.2g
Sugars 6g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
41%Protein 20g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.