6 Points Plus Hungarian Style Pork Chops With Baby Spinach Recipes

HUNGARIAN PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Mix the flour, one tbsp of the paprika, salt, pepper, onion powder, dried dill in a paper bag. Shake up the ingredients to mix. Add the chops iand then shake to toss and coat the chops with mixture. Save the bag after. Heat a huge skillet, add 2 tablespoons of butter and when it sizzles add the chops to the skillet. Saute over medium heat until brown on both sides (about 3 minutes per side.) Don't crowd pan while sauteing -- saute in two batches adding more butter if necessary. Remove the chops and place in a large heavy covered Dutch oven. In the skillet, add the remaining two tablespoons butter and then add the onions and garlic, stirring and cooking. When getting soft, add the mushrooms and cook for two minutes. Pour the veggies over the chops in the pan. In the skillet, add the other tablespoon butter and sprinkle with the flour and then sprinkle remaining seasoning left over from paper bag. Using a whisk, Scrape up the bits and mix. Then, add a cup of chicken broth, the wine, the warm water and break up all the loose bits stuck on bottom of pan. Let it simmer for about two minutes. Add the lemon juice. Add the sauerkraut and the other tablespoon paprika to the sauce and stir to combine. Test for seasoning and thickness. If it's too thick, add water or broth, test for saltiness, stir in the sour cream, but don't scream, yourself. Pour mixture over chops, lifting them slightly so everything gets a little sauce! Bake the covered casserole for 1-1/2 hours or until chops are totally tender and falling off bone. Prepare the noodles according to package directions. Toss the noodles with a tablespoon of butter and the poppy seeds. Put noodles on a large serving platter. Spoon a little sauce with onions and mushrooms on the noodles. Place the pork chops on the noodles, in any pattern you'd like. Then pour all the sauce on top of chops and sprinkle with the fresh dill. Serve family style and enjoy!

6 POINTS PLUS - PORK CHOPS WITH CREMINI MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Sprinkle the pork chops with salt and pepper.
• Spray large nonstick skillet with spray and place over medium-high heat.
• Add pork and cook until browned, about 2 min on each side.
• Combine soup, water, carrots, mushrooms, worcestershire sauce, oregano, and thyme in a 5-6 quart slow cooker. Mix well.
• Place pork chops on top of the vegetables mixture.
• Cook, covered, until fork tender (3-4 hrs on high or 6-8 hrs on low).
• 6 Points plus yields 1 pork chop and 1/2 cup vegetables. 5 Points on previous points program.

HUNGARIAN PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Season pork chops with salt and pepper to taste. Dredge seasoned chops in flour. Heat oil in a large skillet and brown seasoned chops in oil (covering skillet with lid if desired). Pour off fat.
• In a medium bowl combine the sour cream, sherry, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, paprika and bay leaf. Mix together and pour mixture over chops in skillet. Cover and let simmer gently over low heat for about 1 hour, or until chops are tender and cooked through. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a chop should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

CRUNCHY PORK CHOPS WITH BABY SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Place the chops between two pieces of plastic wrap. Using a mallet or rolling pin, beat around the bone, turning once, until the meaty part of the chop is half as thick.
• In a wide, shallow bowl, combine the egg, mustard, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste. Beat with a fork until blended. In another wide, shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs with Parmesan. Press each chop into the egg mixture, coating each side. Then dip each into the bread crumbs, covering them evenly. Set aside on a rack or plate.
• In a large bowl, combine the tomato, garlic, olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and stir to blend; set aside.
• Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the peanut oil, and heat just until a bread crumb sizzles when dropped into the oil; do not overheat. Add the chops. Cook, turning once, until deep golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes a side.
• Transfer the chops to two plates. Toss the spinach in the tomato mixture until it is well coated, and place equal portions of salad over each crispy chop.

6 POINTS PLUS - HUNGARIAN STYLE PORK CHOPS WITH BABY SPINACH

Steps:

• Place the pork chops between 2 sheets of wax paper. Pound to 1/4-inch thickness using the smooth side of a meat mallet.
• Season chops with salt & pepper.
• Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick spray, and set over medium-high heat.
• Add chops and cook until browned, about 2 min on each side.
• Transfer to plate and keep warm.
• Add broth to skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
• Stir in onion powder and spinach.
• Reduce heat and simmer, covered, about 1 minute.
• Stir in cream and paprika; cook until heated through, about 30 seconds (do not let boil).
• Slip the pork chops and any accumlutated juices into the sauce, stirring well until blended.
• 6 Points plus yields 1 chop and 1/3 cup sauce with spinach. Yields 4 points on old WW points plan.