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Greek Pork Chops

Greek Pork Chops on a plate
Makes: 4 Servings
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Preparation Time: 4 hours

These pork chops are marinated in oregano and garlic and then pan-fried in a hot skillet until crispy. These tasty chops make an easy meal with quick clean up.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pork cutlets (or 4 thin-cut, boneless pork chops)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. Put the pork, oil, vinegar, oregano, and garlic in the glass or ceramic bowl, or in a sealed plastic bag and mix well. Cover bowl and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  2. Sprinkle the pork with the salt and pepper.
  3. Place a large skillet on the stove over high heat. When hot, add the pork to the dry skillet, waiting about 30 seconds between each addition.
  4. Cook about 7 minutes on each side until crispy. Serve right away.

Notes

Lemon, lime, or orange juice can be used instead of red wine vinegar.

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Source:

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cutlet
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 192
Total Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 64 mg
Sodium 409 mg
Carbohydrates 1 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 25 g
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Calcium 31 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 422 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 192
Total Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 64 mg
Carbohydrates 1 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 25 g
Minerals
Calcium 31 mg
Potassium 422 mg
Sodium 409 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 29 mg
Phosphorus 238 mg
Selenium 44 mg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 1 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.6 mg
Vitamin B12 0.5 mcg
Vitamin C 0 mg
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 12 mcg
Folate 3 mcg
Thiamin 0.6 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 8 mg
Choline 71 mg

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