Basil Pork Chops

Ingredients:

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

4 boneless pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick and 4 ounces each)

Directions:

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, basil, salt and chili powder. Gradually stir in 1 tablespoon oil until crumbly. Rub over both sides of pork chops.

In a large skillet, cook pork in remaining oil over medium heat for 7-8 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.

Yield: 4 servings

Serving size: 1 each

Fat: 8 g Saturated Fat: 1 g Cholesterol: 14mg

Sodium: 312 mg Carbohydrate: 14 g Fiber: 0 g Protein 6 g