posted by Terrytx 04-21-100 7:47 AM
* Exported from MasterCook *
Balsamic Marinated Pork
Recipe By : LHJ Online
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :28 minutes
Categories : Pork
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 boneless center cut pork chops (6 oz. each), 1 to 1 1/4 inches thick
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 pound fresh spinach, stems removed
Heat oven to 400 degrees.
Heat oil in large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat 1 minute. Sprinkle pork with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Brown pork 3 minutes per side; add vinegar and soy sauce. Bake 8 to 12 minutes, until instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the side of one chop reaches 155 degrees. With slotted
spoon, transfer pork to cutting board. Transfer sauce to bowl; keep warm.
Add butter and spinach to skillet. Cook over medium-high heat 1 minute, until spinach wilts. Sprinkle with a pinch each salt and pepper. Slice pork and arrange on 4 serving plates. Serve with spinach and balsamic sauce.
Makes 4 servings.
Per serving: Calories 420 Total Fat 28 g Saturated Fat 9.5 g Cholesterol 122 mg Sodium 728 mg Carbohydrates 4 g Protein 37 g