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Baked Pork Chops

Lean cuts of fresh pork can be included in your family's heart-healthy meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 chop
Calories 170
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 61 mg
Sodium 135 mg

Servings and Times

Servings 6

Ingredients and Preparation

Ingredients Measures
Lean, center-cut pork chops, ½-inch thick 6
Medium onion, thinly sliced 1
Green pepper, chopped ½ cup
Red pepper, chopped ½ cup
Black pepper 1/8 teaspoon
Salt ¼ teaspoon
  1. Directions
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  3. Trim fat from pork chops. Place chops in a 13-by-9-inch baking pan.
  4. Spread onion and peppers on top of chops. Sprinkle with pepper and salt. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  5. Cover pan and bake 30 minutes. Uncover, turn chops, and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes or until no pink remains. Garnish with fresh parsley.