Cinnamon and Herb-Scented Pork with Apricot Raisin Pilaf

• Fiber Rich • Low Sodium • Spices For Health

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Aromatic cinnamon, ginger and thyme turns plain pork chops into a family-pleasing dinner – especially when they're accompanied by a hearty rice pilaf packed with apricots and raisins.

Makes 4 servings.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

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1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Thyme Leaves

1 teaspoon McCormick® Cinnamon, Ground

1 teaspoon McCormick® Ginger, Ground

1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt from McCormick® Sea Salt Grinder

1/8 teaspoon McCormick® Black Pepper, Ground

4 boneless pork chops, 3/4-inch thick (about 1 1/4 pounds)

3 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided

1 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped carrot

1/2 cup chopped celery

1 cup apple juice

1 cup instant brown rice

1/2 cup chopped dried apricots

1/4 cup raisins

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1. Mix thyme, cinnamon, ginger, sea salt and pepper in small bowl. Sprinkle both sides of pork chops with 1/2 of the spice mixture. Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add pork chops; cook 4 to 5 minutes per side or until lightly browned and desired doneness. Remove pork chops; keep warm.

2. Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in same skillet on medium heat. Add onion, carrot and celery; cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender. Add apple juice and remaining spice mixture; bring to boil.

3. Stir in rice, apricots and raisins. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 5 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Serve pork chops with rice mixture.

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per serving

Calories: 510

Fat: 18 g

Carbohydrates: 53 g

Cholesterol: 87 mg

Sodium: 297 mg

Fiber: 6 g

Protein: 34 g

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