Pork Chops with Garlic and Balsamic Vinegar

The balsamic vinegar gives these a tangy-sweet flavor.

YIELD: 2 or 3 servings

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 or 3 pork rib chops, 2 inches thick
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon guar or xanthan

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Put the oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat, and sear the chops in the oil until well-browned on both sides.
2. Add the broth, vinegar, and garlic to the skillet.
3. Cover the skillet, turn the burner to low, and let the chops simmer for 1 hour.
4. Remove the chops to a serving platter or serving plates.
5. Put the liquid from the pan into a blender and add the guar or xanthan.
6. Run the blender for a few moments to thicken the sauce.
7. Pour the thickened sauce over the chops and serve.

PER SERVING:

• 2 grams of carbohydrates, a trace of fiber, and 36 grams of protein.