Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pork | 100g cooked | 242 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Basil | 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
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- 4 lean center-cut pork chops
- (1 ¼ lbs.)
- 1 cup v-8 juice
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
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Directions
Trim and discard excess fat from chops. In a large frying pan, brown chops without added fat. When chops are browned, add other ingredients. Cover tightly and simmer 40 minutes or until tender. Turn meat occasionally and add a few tablespoons of water if necessary to prevent burning. 1 serving: 1 chop plus 1 tbsp. sauce nutritive values per serving: 3 gm. Carbohydrates; 25 gm. Protein; 14 gm. Fat; 240 calories; 0.7 gm. Fiber; 521 mg. Sodium; 91 mg. Cholesterol food exchange per serving: 3 medium-fat exchanges + 1 vegetable exchange. Low-sodium diets: omit salt. Substitute unsalted v-8 juice.