Smothered Pork Chops over Rice

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SERVES: 4

PREP: 5 Min

COOK TIME: 13 Min

It's a meal-in-one you can't refuse! No side dishes needed -- the combo of pork chops and rice will fill you right up!

What You'll Need

2 extra-large bags boil-in-bag white rice
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons chili powder, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
4 (1/2-inch-thick) boneless pork loin chops
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup bottled barbecue sauce
1/4 cup frozen chopped onion
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons water

What to Do

Prepare rice according to package directions; keep warm.
Meanwhile, combine flour, 1 teaspoon chili powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish; dredge pork chops in flour mixture.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chops, and cook 2 minutes on each side or until golden.
Combine barbecue sauce, onion, 1/4 cup water, and remaining 1 teaspoon chili powder; pour over chops. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes or until chops are done. Remove chops from pan, and keep warm.
Combine cornstarch and 2 teaspoons water, stirring until smooth. Add cornstarch mixture to sauce in pan; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Divide rice evenly among plates; place chops over rice, and spoon sauce evenly over chops.

Notes

Adding a slurry is a fast and easy way to thicken a sauce with no lumping. A mixture of cornstarch (or flour) and water is stirred into a hot liquid mixture, as we do in this recipe.

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judydee 1257910

Apr 27, 2013

Looks delicious, BUT, I need recipes without salt, wheat, dairy, nuts, Its a very strict diet for my health. Most of these recipes have canned soups and they are loaded with sodium. Can anyone help me please.

marshajimenez 5065 242

Apr 26, 2013

It sure would be nice if you could put the nutrition facts at the bottom of your recipes. My husband is on a low fat, low salt diet and I need numbers before I fix some of your delicious recipes. Others, I'm sure, are in my shoes.

Test Kitchen Team

Apr 26, 2013

We are currently working on having nutritional information on our site. We want to make sure it is completely accurate before releasing it. In the meantime, we have a brand new website that caters to people with diabetes. This site already has nutritional information and you can visit it at www.everydaydiabeticrecipes.com/. Thank you for your patience!

judydee 1257910

Apr 27, 2013

I agree, I have the same problems.

missyvixen84

Jan 08, 2013

Just made this for dinner last night and it was delicious! Will definitely be making again.

crazy mama

Jan 03, 2013

I will use cooked brown rice when I prepare this dish. More nutrients and fiber.

Crazeecook

Jun 10, 2012

I personally dont have a problem with boil in bag rice either.. BUT if you dont like it make it the "old fashioned way" It'll taste the same because there IS no difference between the two

tap26us 6669036

Jun 10, 2012

I happen to like the "boil in bag" rice, especially the Jasmine rice.

rschan 3974615

Jun 09, 2012

Any recipe that uses those boil-in-bag rice is no good. Why don't you use some real good old rice cooked the proper way.

ctoney88 5567182

Jun 16, 2012

Seriously? It's a matter of personal choice. To each his own. It's not that big of a deal.