Fruit Sherry Pork Chops

Name: Fruit Sherry Pork Chops
Ingredients: 6 loin or rib pork chops, cut 3/4 inch thick; 1/4 c. sifted flour; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1 large orange; 1/4 c. brown sugar, packed; 2 tsp. concentrated orange juice (undiluted); 2 tsp. lemon juice concentrate (undiluted); 3/4 c. dry sherry; 6 rings canned pineapple; 1/2 c. pineapple juice

11 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

6 loin or rib pork chops, cut 3/4 inch thick
1/4 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 large orange
1/4 c. brown sugar, packed
2 tsp. concentrated orange juice (undiluted)
2 tsp. lemon juice concentrate (undiluted)
3/4 c. dry sherry
6 rings canned pineapple
1/2 c. pineapple juice

Directions

1

Trim all but thin layer of fat pork chops.
2

In heavy skillet, render some of the trimmed fat to coat pan lightly.
3

Discard excess fat.
4

Rub flour seasoned with salt and pepper into both sides of chops.
5

Brown on both sides over medium heat.
6

Cut 3 (1/4 inch) slices from center of orange.
7

Sprinkle with brown sugar.
8

Combine juices with sherry.
9

Pour over and around chops.
10

Cover pan tightly.
11

Bake in 325° oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until tender. Add pineapple rings and juices last 1/2 hour of cooking.
12

Remove chops and fruit.
13

Thicken pan juices slightly with little cornstarch mixed with cold water if desired.