Braised Pork Loin Chops with Thyme-Lemon Sauce

Ingredients

• 8 thin-cut boneless pork chops
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons grated lemons, rind of
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 3/4 cup low-fat milk (1%)

Directions

1. 1

   Put pork in large glass baking dish.

2. 2

   Mix 2 T lemon juice, thyme, lemon peel and garlic in small bowl and rub mix over both sides of chops.

3. 3

   Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour,& up to 1 day.

4. 4

   Put pork chops on baking sheet, sprinkling each lightly with flour, then salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat.

6. 6

   Working in batches, add pork to skillet and cook until lightly browned, about 1 minute per side.

7. 7

   Return all pork to skillet.

8. 8

   Add milk and boil until pork is cooked through and sauce thickens slightly, about 1 minute (add more flour, if needed to thicken).

9. 9

   Transfer chops to platter.

10. 10

    Whisk remaining 1 T lemon juice into sauce in skillet and stir to blend, about 30 seconds.

11. 11

    Season with salt and pepper, then pour sauce over pork and serve.