Lemon-Honey Pork Chops

A citrus twist of lemon and quick microwave cooking make this a honey of a pork chop recipe. MORE+ LESS-

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

August 11, 2004

pork loin chops, 1/2 inch thick (1/2 pound)

1/4

teaspoon salt

1/8

teaspoon pepper

tablespoons water

tablespoons honey

1/4

teaspoon grated lemon peel

tablespoon lemon juice

1/2

teaspoon parsley flakes

small garlic clove, finely chopped

teaspoon cornstarch

tablespoon cold water

thin slices lemon

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Arrange pork chops, narrow ends toward center, in square microwavable dish, 8x8x2 inches. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix 2 tablespoons water, the honey, lemon peel, lemon juice, parsley and garlic; pour over pork.
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Cover with plastic wrap, folding back one edge or corner 1/4 inch to vent steam. Microwave on Medium (50%) 5 minutes; rotate dish 1/4 turn. Microwave 12 to 15 minutes longer, rotating casserole 1/4 turn every 3 minutes, until slightly pink when cut near bone. Remove pork to warm plates.
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3. Mix cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water; stir into mixture in dish. Cover tightly and microwave on High 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture thickens and boils. Spoon sauce over pork. Garnish with lemon slices.

Looking for a slick trick for measuring that sticky honey? Spray the measuring spoon with nonstick cooking spray first, and the honey will slide right out.
Cut the 2 lemon slices out of the center of a lemon; wrap and set aside for the last-minute garnish. Then you can use the rest of the lemon for juice and grated peel.