Tequila Pork Chops Recipe

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Tequila Pork Chops
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Directions:

  1. Trim and discard fat from chops.
  2. Wipe chops with a damp towel, then press cumin seeds equally onto pork chops.
  3. Place a 10-to 12-inch nonstick frying over high heat.
  4. When hot add 1 teaspoon butter, tilting pan to coat.
  5. Add chops and turn as necessary to brown well on both sides about 6 minutes total.
  6. Stir in garlic.
  7. Remove pan from heat (away from vent,fan, or inflammables).
  8. Stir in broth, tequila, and lime juice into pan.
  9. Set over high heat, when liquid is boiling, reduce heat and simmer until meat is no longer pink in the center (cut to test), about 4 minutes.
  10. Transfer chops to a platter; keep warm.
  11. Over high heat, boil pan juices until reduced to 3 to 4 tablespoons, about 2 minutes.
  12. Add remaining butter,in a lump, and stir until blended with sauce.
  13. Season to taste with chilies.
  14. Pour sauce over chops.
  15. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1840.42 Kcal (7705 kJ)
Calories from fat 1078.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 119.81g 184%
Cholesterol 153.32mg 51%
Sodium 5112.28mg 213%
Potassium 685.35mg 15%
Total Carbs 97.71g 33%
Sugars 0.18g 1%
Dietary Fiber 2.34g 9%
Protein 90.04g 180%
Vitamin C 10mg 17%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 43.9mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 730.73 Kcal (3059 kJ)
Calories from fat 428.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 47.57g 184%
Cholesterol 60.88mg 51%
Sodium 2029.82mg 213%
Potassium 272.12mg 15%
Total Carbs 38.79g 33%
Sugars 0.07g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.93g 9%
Protein 35.75g 180%
Vitamin C 4mg 17%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.8mg 11%
Calcium 17.4mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 46.3
    Points
  • 49
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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