Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 4 boneless pork rib or loin chops, 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 medium onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)

Directions

1. In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Sprinkle chops with black pepper. Cook chops in hot oil for 6 to 8 minutes, until brown on outside and slightly pink in center, turning once halfway through cooking time. Remove chops from skillet; cover and keep warm.

2. For sauce, in same skillet cook and stir onion over medium heat for 3 minutes or until tender. Push onion aside. Remove skillet from heat; add orange juice and brown sugar. Return to heat. Cook and stir for 1 minute or until sugar is dissolved. Stir onions into sauce.

3. Spoon sauce over chops; sprinkle with crushed red pepper, if desired. Serve with steamed green beans.

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